U3-1-1 - Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What type of materials are plastics?
A
Polymers
2
Q
Polymers
A
Long chain molecules formed by joining together a large number of small molecules called monomers.
3
Q
Monomers
A
Small molecules which can be joined together to make polymers.
4
Q
How are polymers named?
A
By adding ‘poly’ to the monomer name.
(e.g. ethene → polyethene)
5
Q
Many plastics and synthetic fibres are made from the ________ fraction of crude oil.
A
naphtha
6
Q
If you have a polymer name, how do you get the monomer name?
A
Remove ‘poly’.
(E.g. polyethene → ethene)
