Polymerisation Flashcards
1
Q
How is an addition polymer formed?
A
Many joining up many small units called monomers.
2
Q
What is addition polymerisation?
A
Lots of unsaturated monomers (alkenes) open up C=C double bonds & join together.
3
Q
How do you get from displayed formula of polymer to displayed formula of monomer?
A
Draw out repeating bit of polymer.
Remove binds going out.
Put double bond between carbons.
4
Q
Why are addition polymers hard to get rid of?
A
Addition polymers = inert.
Very strong Carbon-Carbon bonds aren’t easily broken.
So not biodegradable as not broken down by bacteria - fill up landfill sites.
