Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What do the properties of a polymer depend on?
A
The monomers used to make it
The conditions we choose to carry out the reaction
2
Q
What is the structure of a thermosoftening polymer?
A
Has a tangled web of polymer chains which are easy to separate
3
Q
What is the structure of thermosetting polymers?
A
Chains fixed together by strong covalent bonds, this is called cross linking
4
Q
How can we classify polymers?
A
By looking at what happens to them when they are heated
5
Q
How can we identify which polymers are thermosoftening polymers?
A
They soften easily when heated, and reset when cooled down
6
Q
How can we identify which polymers are thermosetting polymers?
A
They do not melt when heated
