Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
uses of adition polyers
A
Can make containers for food and drink without the polymer reacting with the contents
2
Q
Disadvantages
A
Non biodegradable so harmful to the environment
pollute the environment
3
Q
Advantages
A
Can be combusted generating enenrgy
can be recycled
4
Q
PVC
A
Contains chlorine atoms
when PVC is combusted to produces hydrogen chloride gas - which is corrosive