U3-2-0 - N4 Revision Flashcards
1
Q
Polymers
A
Long chain molecules formed by joining together a large number of small molecules called monomers.
2
Q
Monomers
A
Small molecules which can be joined together to make polymers.
3
Q
How are polymers named?
A
By adding ‘poly’ to the monomer name.
(e.g. ethene → polyethene)
4
Q
If you have a polymer name (e.g. polyethene), how do you get the monomer name?
A
Remove ‘poly’.
(E.g. polyethene → ethene)
