Unit 2- Addition Polymerisation Flashcards
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What are polymers made from?
A
Many small molecules called monomers
1
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What are plastics made up of?
A
Long chain molecules called polymers
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What are addition polymers made from?
A
Small unsaturated molecules produced by cracking by a process called addition polymerisation
3
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How do the small unsaturated molecules join together?
A
By the opening of the carbon to carbon double bonds
4
Q
What is the name of an addition polymer related to?
A
The name of the monomer
