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1
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What is a polymer?

A

A long molecule made up from lots of small molecules (monomers).

2
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What are elastomers?

A

Soft, spring polymers, that can be deformed and return to their original shape

3
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What is polymerisation?

A

When monomers join together to make long chain polymers.

4
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What is addition polymerisation?

A

When many small, unsaturated monomers combine to form one large polymer (no other product).

5
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What is copolymerisation?

A

When two different monomers become incorporated into the final polymer.