U3-2-1 - Addition Polymerisation Flashcards
1
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Addition polymerisation
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A chemical reaction in which unsaturated monomers are joined, forming a polymer.
(addition reaction = only 1 product made)
2
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Name the type of reaction that occurs when alkenes join to form a polymer.
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Addition polymerisation
3
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How do you draw the polymer formed from these molecules?
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- Remove double bonds.
- Draw bonds between molecules.
- Draw at least one end bond.
4
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What is wrong with this polymer structure?
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No end bonds shown. Should be:
5
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Repeating unit
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The shortest section of a polymer chain which, if repeated, would yield the complete polymer chain.
6
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Identify the repeating unit
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7
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Identify the monomer
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