Using Alkenes to Make Polymers Flashcards by libby thornton | Brainscape

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What does polymerisation mean?

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Joining together lots of small alkene molecules to form large molecules called polymers.

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What are light, stretchable polymers used for?

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To make plastic bags - super stretchy fibres.

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What are most polymers not?

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Biodegradable.

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