Addition polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

Long molecules made up of smaller units called monomers

Building blocks that join together to make a polymer

Process of joining monomers to form polymers

High pressure or a catalyst

Monomers with a double bond between carbon atoms join to form a long polymer chain

Only one type of monomer

One product - the polymer

Ethene

Section of the polymer that repeats over and over

Flexible, electrical insulator, cheap

Plastic bags, bottles, wire insulation

Flexible, strong, tough, mouldable

Unreactive, tough, non-stick