Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Small molecules used to create a polymer
2
Q
What is a polymer?
A
The product when many monomers join together
3
Q
What is a repeating unit?
A
The part of the polymer chain that repeats
4
Q
What is thermosoftening plastic?
A
A polymer that softens on heating and can be reshaped
5
Q
What is thermosetting plastic?
A
A polymer which once set cannot be heated and reshaped
