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Polymer

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a compound composed of many repeating units

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a compound composed of many repeating units

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Polymer

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Monomer

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the repeating secments that make up oplymers

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the repeating secments that make up oplymers

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Monomer

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Neoprene

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a polymer that is realy resistant to microbes

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a polymer that is realy resistant to microbes

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Neoprene

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elastomers

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rubbery/streachy polymers

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rubbery/streachy polymers

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elastomers

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plastics

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polymers with a ridged structure

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polymers with a ridged structure

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Plastics

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Fibers

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Polymers that form ong strands

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Polymers that form ong strands

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fibres

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Condesnation reactions

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reactins in which polymers are formed from monomers and aditional products (Such as water) are released

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reactins in which polymers are formed from monomers and aditional products (Such as water) are released

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Condesnation reactions

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condensation polymers

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polymers formed by condensation reactions

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polymers formed by condensation reactions

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Condensation polymers

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Thermoplastics

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Plastic that can be melted and formed into a new shape meaning they are easier to recycle, includes Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Poly (Methyl Methacrylate), Teflon

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Plastic that can be melted and formed into a new shape meanin git’s easier to recycle, includes Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Poly (Methyl Methacrylate), Teflon

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Thermoplastics

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Thermoset plastics

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Plastics that do not change shape when heatee

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Plastics that do not change shape when heated

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Thermoset Plastics

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addition reaction

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the formation of a polymer without loosing any chemicals

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the formation of a polymer without loosing any chemicals

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addition reaction

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addition Polymers

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Polymers formed by addition reactions

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Polymers formed by addition reactions

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Addition Polymers

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Step Growth

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forming a polymer by adding one gour at a time, usualy through a series of repeated chemical reactions.

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forming a polymer by adding one gour at a time, usualy through a series of repeated chemical reactions.

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Step Growth

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Chain growth

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The automatic growth of monomers into polymers under the right conditions

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The automatic growth of monomers into polymers under the right conditions

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Chain growth

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Cain growth initiation

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One reaction activates a monomer, usually creating a radical

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One reaction activates a monomer, usually creating a radical

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chain Growth Initiation

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Chain growth propigation

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an active polymer compund reacts with an inactive monomer, addin it onto the end and activating it.

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an active polymer compund reacts with an inactive monomer, addin it onto the end and activating it.

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Chain growth propigation

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Chain Growth Termination

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Two active polymers react together, neutralizing each other

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Two active polymers react together, neutralizing each other

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Chain Growth Termination

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How to controll branching in chain growth

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reduce branching by reducing pressure, temperature, and using a catalyst.

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reduce branching by reducing pressure, temperature, and using a catalyst.

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How to controll branching in chain growth

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Burning Thermoplastics

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the polymers break back down into moonomers, often rising to the atmosphere

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the polymers break back down into moonomers, often rising to the atmosphere

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Burning Thermoplastics

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Organic decomposition of plastics

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organisms can decompose certain reactive groups, such as Ketones. Compounds longer than ~30 units will not break down

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organisms can decompose certain reactive groups, such as Ketones. Compounds longer than ~30 units will not break down

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Organic decomposition of plastics

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Photodegredation of plastics

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compounds with large conjugatesd ssystem absorb ultraviolet light and degrade

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compounds with large conjugatesd ssystem absorb ultraviolet light and degrade

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Photodegredation of plastics

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Neoprene Structere

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Polyethylene structure

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45
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Recyclable plastic #1

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PET Poly(Ethyl tetraphthalate)

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PET initial uses

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bottles/containers for food and drink.

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PET recycled uses

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Fibres such as carpet and non-food containers

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Recyclable Plastic #2

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HDPE (High Denisty Polyethylene)

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HDPE (High Denisty Polyethylene)

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recyclable plastic #2

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HDPE initial uses

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milk/water bottles, margerine tubs, thicker grociery bags

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HDPE recycled uses

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drain pipes, soap bottles, garbage cans, grociery bags

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Recyclable plastic #3

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PVC Polyvinyl chloride

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PVC Polyvinyl chloride

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PVC Polyvinyl chloride

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PVC initial uses

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food/chemical bottles, food wraps/blister packs, various construction uses

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PVC recycled uses

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drain pipes, floor tiles, trafic coans

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Recyclable plastic #4

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LDPE low density polyethylene

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LDPE low density polyethylene

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Recyclable plastic #4

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LDPE inital uses

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bags for trash, milk, and grocieries, flexible wraps/containers

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LDPE recycled uses

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trash & grociery bags, pipes, oil bottles

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Recyclable plastic #5

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PP Polypropylene

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PP Polypropylene

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Recyclable plastic #5

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PP initial uses

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handles, bottle caps, lids, wraps, bottles, food tubs

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PP recyled uses

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auto parts, fibres, pails, trash containers

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Recyclable plastic #6

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PS Polystyrene

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PS Polystyrene

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Recyclable plastic #6

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PS initial uses

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foam cups and packaging, disposable utensils,

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PS Recycleing Uses

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insulation, packing peanuts, toys

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Recyclable plastic #7

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basicaly anything else, recycled into wood substiutes

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PET Structre

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HDPE Structure

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PVC Structure

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LDPE Structure

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PP Structure

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PS Structure

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Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) structure

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Tefflon structure

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