polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the rule for polymerising an alkene
A
break DB , put two bonds through brackets. Put n
2
Q
What is biodegradable
A
Can be broken down by the action of living things
3
Q
What is photodegradable
A
Can be broken down by light
4
Q
How can plastics be re used
A
They can be cracked into their monomers
5
Q
What is feedstock recycling
A
Where the cracked monomers are used to make new plastics
6
Q
How can combustion of waste plastics be good
A
the energy released by burning them can be used to generate electricity
7
Q
What is the problem with burning waste plastics
A
Toxic gasses such as chlorine can be released
