Polymer Formation (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What are monomers?
What are monomers?
Small units joining to form polymers
What does 'plastic' describe in chemistry?
What does 'plastic' describe in chemistry?
Property of being mouldable when heated
What is a key feature of addition polymerisation?
What is a key feature of addition polymerisation?
No byproducts are formed
What conditions produce LDPE?
What conditions produce LDPE?
High temperature and high pressure
How many branches does HDPE have?
How many branches does HDPE have?
Very few branches
Why are polymers solid at room temperature?
Why are polymers solid at room temperature?
Strong dispersion forces between chains
What is released during condensation polymerisation?
What is released during condensation polymerisation?
Water molecules
What monomers form PET?
What monomers form PET?
Terephthalic acid & ethylene glycol
How do natural polymers like chitin form?
How do natural polymers like chitin form?
Through condensation polymerisation
What distinguishes addition from condensation polymerisation?
What distinguishes addition from condensation polymerisation?
Addition uses bonds