C11 Polymers Flashcards

1
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What are small molecules which make plastic called?

A

monomers

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2
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What are huge molecules that monomers can form called?

A

polymers

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3
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How can you get different properties of polymers?

A

by using various types of monomers

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4
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Can you give an example of a monomer

A

ethene

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5
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Can you give an example of a polymer

A

poly(ethene)

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6
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What are useful porters of poly(ethene)

A

strong & easy to shape

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7
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What are the uses of poly(ethene)

A

plastic carrier bags, some drinks bottles, dustbins, washing up bowls, cling film

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8
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What are the properties of poly(propene)

A

very strong tough plastic

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9
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What are the uses of poly(propene)

A

carpets, milk crates, ropes

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10
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What is the reaction between alkene monomers to form a polymer is called what?

A

Addition polymerisation

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11
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Can you draw ethene monomers?

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12
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Can you draw poly(ethene)

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13
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Can you draw the repeating unit go poly(ethene)

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14
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Do the double bonds of alkenes stay double bonds when they become a polymer?

A

no because they are used to join to other monomers forming the polymer

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