Polymers (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Polymers
Polymers
Large molecules made of repeating monomers joined by covalent bonds
Monomers
Monomers
Repeating units that make up polymers
What bonds join monomers in polymers?
What bonds join monomers in polymers?
Covalent bonds
Type of bonds within polymer chains
Type of bonds within polymer chains
Strong covalent bonds
Melting points of polymers
Melting points of polymers
High
Boiling points of polymers
Boiling points of polymers
High
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 polymers are solid at room temp
Why polymers are solid at room temp
They have high melting and boiling points