Addition Polymers (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What bonds break in monomers during addition polymerisation?
What bonds break in monomers during addition polymerisation?
double bonds
Are any by-products formed during addition polymerisation?
Are any by-products formed during addition polymerisation?
No by-products are formed
How are addition polymers named according to IUPAC nomenclature?
How are addition polymers named according to IUPAC nomenclature?
Prefix monomer name with 'poly'
Why are addition polymers generally unreactive?
Why are addition polymers generally unreactive?
Saturation and non-polar nature
What are the primary intermolecular forces in non-polar polyalkenes?
What are the primary intermolecular forces in non-polar polyalkenes?
Van der Waals forces
What effect do plasticisers have on PVC?
What effect do plasticisers have on PVC?
Make it flexible
What is a key property of poly(phenylethene) when solid?
What is a key property of poly(phenylethene) when solid?
Brittle
What is the repeating unit of poly(chloroethene)?
What is the repeating unit of poly(chloroethene)?
What is LDPE (Low-Density Polyethene) commonly used for?
What is LDPE (Low-Density Polyethene) commonly used for?
Plastic bags and film wrapping
What is rigid PVC (without plasticiser) used for?
What is rigid PVC (without plasticiser) used for?
Drain pipes and window frames