Addition polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are polymers?
What are polymers?
Long molecules made of smaller monomers
What are monomers?
What are monomers?
Building blocks that join to make polymers
What is polymerisation?
What is polymerisation?
Process of joining monomers to form polymers
What does a catalyst do in polymerisation?
What does a catalyst do in polymerisation?
Speeds up the reaction
What feature must monomers have for addition polymerisation?
What feature must monomers have for addition polymerisation?
Double bond between two carbon atoms
How many types of monomer are used in addition polymerisation?
How many types of monomer are used in addition polymerisation?
One type
How many products form in addition polymerisation?
How many products form in addition polymerisation?
One product
Which monomer makes poly(ethene)?
Which monomer makes poly(ethene)?
Ethene
How are addition polymers represented?
How are addition polymers represented?
By their repeating unit
Which property describes poly(ethene)?
Which property describes poly(ethene)?
Electrical insulator
What is PVC used for?
What is PVC used for?
Window frames
Which property describes PTFE?
Which property describes PTFE?
Non-stick