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Topic 10 - 10.1 - Plastics Flashcards

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What is a polymer?

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Very large molecules formed by many small molecules joined together called monomers

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What is a monomer?

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Small molecules that can be joined together to make a long chain molecule

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Why do alkenes make good monomers?

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Because they undergo addition reactions to make a long chain saturated hydrocarbon.

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