Using Polymerisation Flashcards
1
Q
What can polymerisation be used to create?
A
A wide variety of different materials, which have different properties.
2
Q
What does this mean?
A
They can be used for different purposes
3
Q
Why have many natural materials been replaced by polymers?
A
Because of their superior properties
4
Q
Give an example of this.
A
For example, carrier bags used to be made of paper. Now they’re often made from polyethene because it’s stronger and waterproof
5
Q
Give another example.
A
Window frames were made of wood but are now often made of polychloroethene because it’s unreactive and doesn’t rot.
