polymers and monomers Flashcards
1
Q
what is used to make polymers?
A
Alkenes
2
Q
what is polymerisation?
A
joining small alkenes molecules together to form very large ones
3
Q
what are long chained molecules called?
A
polymers
4
Q
what are small alkene molecules called?
A
monomers
5
Q
what would many ethene molecules added together be called?
A
poly(ethene), polythene or polyethene
6
Q
which polymer is used for plastic bags?
A
low density poly(ethene)
