unit 3 - Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
what is addition polymerisation
A
the process in which many small monomer units join together to form a large polymer chain molecule
2
Q
how to tell if a polymer was made by addition or condensation polymerisation?
A
addition polymer: only carbon backbone. condensation polymer: more complex backbone
3
Q
hydrolysis is _______?
A
the opposite of polymerisation - breaks polymers back into monomers
4
Q
what is the only naturally occurring addition polymer
A
rubber
