Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are polymers?
A
Long chains of covalently bonded carbon atoms.
2
Q
Which alkene is used to make polymers?
A
Ethene
3
Q
Name of monomer in the polymer of DNA?
A
Nucleotides
4
Q
Name of monomer in the polymer of starch
A
Glucose
5
Q
What are monomers?
A
A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
6
Q
Name of monomer in the polymer of protein?
A
Amino acids
7
Q
4 ways of polymer disposal.
A
Landfill, incineration, recycling and biodegradable polymers.
