bonds

Question 1

simple covalent molecules

Answer 1

molecules that that contain only a few atoms held together by covalent bond

Question 2

giant covalent structures

Answer 2

Contain many atoms held together by covalent bonds and arranged as a regular lattice

Question 3

intermolecular forces

Answer 3

forces between molecules

Question 4

intramolecular forces

Answer 4

forces inside a molecule, holding atoms together

Question 5

polymer

Answer 5

A structure made of very large molecules, arranged in repeating patterns eg. plastic

Question 6

monomer

Answer 6

A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer

Question 7

natural polymers

Answer 7

Polymers that occur in nature eg. DNA, proteins and cellulose

Question 8

addition polymers

Answer 8

Polymers that are formed from simple linking of monomers

Question 9

displayed formula

Answer 9

A chemical formula showing all the bonds in the molecules as individual lines

Question 10

polymerisation

Answer 10

The reaction of monomer molecules to form long polymer chains

Question 11

alkene

Answer 11

A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen that contains a carbon-carbon double bond