Unit 3-Plastics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the reaction which makes plastics?

A

Addition polymerisation

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2
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What happens in an addition polymerisation?

A

A number of small unsaturated molecules (contain carbon to carbon double bond) join together to form a long chain molecule.

No other product is formed.

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3
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What is the name of the monomer which would make this polymer?

A

Propene

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4
Q

What do all addition monomers have in common?

A

They contain a carbon to carbon double bond (C=C).

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5
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What would be the repeating unit and monomer for this polymer?

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