Polymers (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Definition of polymers
Definition of polymers
Large molecules made of repeating units called monomers
Monomers
Monomers
Repeating units that make up polymers
Type of bonds joining monomers in polymers
Type of bonds joining monomers in polymers
Covalent bonds
Strength of covalent bonds in polymers
Strength of covalent bonds in polymers
Strong
Melting points of polymers
Melting points of polymers
High melting points
Boiling points of polymers
Boiling points of polymers
High boiling points
Why polymers have high melting and boiling points
Why polymers have high melting and boiling points
Strong covalent bonds require a lot 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
Because of their high melting and boiling points