Addition polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Polymers
Polymers
Long molecules made of smaller units called monomers
Monomers
Monomers
Building blocks that join together to make a polymer
Polymerisation
Polymerisation
Process of joining monomers to form polymers
Catalyst (in polymerisation)
Catalyst (in polymerisation)
Substance that speeds up the reaction
Addition polymerisation key feature
Addition polymerisation key feature
Monomers with carbon-carbon double bond join to form long polymer chain
Number of monomer types in addition polymerisation
Number of monomer types in addition polymerisation
One type of monomer
Number of products in addition polymerisation
Number of products in addition polymerisation
One product (the polymer)
Monomer that makes poly(ethene)
Monomer that makes poly(ethene)
Ethene
Properties of poly(ethene)
Properties of poly(ethene)
Flexible, electrical insulator, cheap
Uses of poly(ethene)
Uses of poly(ethene)
Plastic bags, bottles, wire insulation
Properties of poly(propene)
Properties of poly(propene)
Flexible, strong, tough, mouldable
Uses of poly(propene)
Uses of poly(propene)
Crates, furniture, ropes
Properties and uses of PVC
Properties and uses of PVC
Tough, cheap; used for window frames & water pipes