addition polymers Flashcards
1
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how are addition polymers formed
A
from alkenes and subsituted alkenes.
2
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what are addition polymers
A
macromolecules made from small repeating units of monomers, they are formed from alkenes and substituted alkenes
3
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what are addition polymers unreactive
A
the main carbon chain is saturated and non polar with only weak forces between the chain
4
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what is PVC used for
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plastics can be modified using plasticisers which force the polymer chains apart to reduce forces and make the polymer more flexible
