Polymers

Question 1

How to find empirical formula?

Answer 1

percentage as grams/molar mass; find ratio.

Question 2

How to find molecular formula?

Answer 2

Mass of compound/mass of empirical formula ; times by ratio of EF.

Question 3

Define: polymer

Answer 3

Covalent molecular substances composed of many smaller monomers bonded together.

Question 4

Define: monomer

Answer 4

a singular molecule.

Question 5

Define: polymerisation

Answer 5

The process of monomers being bonded together to form a polymer

Question 6

General properties of polymers? (VEDA FL)

Answer 6

Versatile
Electricity - doesn't conduct
Durable
Acid resistant
Flammable
Lightweight

Question 7

Define: addition polymerisation

Answer 7

• Alkenes undergo addition reactions with themselves to form an addition polymer (poly[original monomer name])

Question 8

Define: condensation polymerisation

Answer 8

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