Polymers (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of polymers
Definition of polymers
Large molecules made of repeating units (monomers)
What are monomers?
What are monomers?
Repeating units that make up polymers
How monomers join in polymers
How monomers join in polymers
Joined by covalent bonds
Type of bonds linking monomers in polymer chains
Type of bonds linking monomers in polymer chains
Strong covalent bonds
Melting & boiling points of polymers
Melting & boiling points of polymers
High melting and boiling points
Why polymers have high melting & boiling points
Why polymers have high melting & boiling points
Strong covalent bonds require lots of energy to break
Physical state of most polymers at room temp
Physical state of most polymers at room temp
Solid
Why most polymers are solid at room temp
Why most polymers are solid at room temp
Due to high melting and boiling points