Unit 3 Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
what is the source of plastics?
A
oil
2
Q
what does synthetic mean?
A
man-made - does not occur naturally
3
Q
what is a monomer?
A
small, unsaturated molecules which take part in addition polymerisation to form a polymer
4
Q
what is a polymer?
A
long chain molecule made up of many monomers
5
Q
what is addition polymerisation?
A
when many monomers join together to make a polymer
6
Q
if many ethene molecules undergo addition polymerisation, what will the product be called?
A
polyethene
7
Q
what is the only naturally occurring addition polymer?
A
rubber
