Polymers and alloys Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer
A
A long chain molecule that is made up of lots of molecules
2
Q
What is a monomer
A
A single unit of polymer
3
Q
What is polymerisation
A
Use of catalyst and pressure to force the bonds together
4
Q
What is an alloy
A
A mixture of two or more elements where at least one of the elements is a metal
5
Q
Name some common alloys
A
Stainless steel
Steel
Brass
Solder
6
Q
What does RAM and RFM stand for
A
RAM = relative atomic mass
RFM = relative formula mass
7
Q
What is a mole
A
Something you have 6.0221415 x 10 to the power of 23
