Unit 3-Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the reaction which makes plastics?
A
Addition polymerisation
2
Q
What happens in an addition polymerisation?
A
A number of small unsaturated molecules (contain carbon to carbon double bond) join together to form a long chain molecule.
No other product is formed.
3
Q
What is the name of the monomer which would make this polymer?
A
Propene
4
Q
What do all addition monomers have in common?
A
They contain a carbon to carbon double bond (C=C).
5
Q
What would be the repeating unit and monomer for this polymer?
A
