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What is a monomer?
A
A small molecule which makes a polymer when there are lots joined together
2
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What is a polymer?
A
Lots of monomers joined together
3
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What do ethene monomers make?
A
poly(ethene)
- plastic carrier bags
4
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what do propene monomers make?
A
poly(propene)
- carpets, milk crates
5
Q
what is the double covalent bond in a monomer replaced with when it brakes to make a polymer? (additional polymerization)
A
a single covalent bond
6
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additional polymerisation
A
a double bond in an alkene breaks open to join end-to-end in a reaction
Chemistry Year 11
flashcards
Decks in class (16)
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Chapter 1 - Atomic structure21
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Chapter 2 - The periodic table12
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Chapter 3 - Structure and bonding17
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Chapter 4 - Chemical calculations0
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Chapter 5 - Chemical changes0
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Chapter 6 - Electrolysis0
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Chapter 7 - Energy changes0
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Chapter 8 - Rates and equilibrium1
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Chapter 9 - Crude oil and fuels0
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Chapter 10 - Organic reactions0
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Chapter 11 - Polymers6
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Chapter 12 - Chemical analysis0
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Chapter 13 - Our atmosphere0
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Chapter 14 - The Earth's resources0
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Chapter 15 - Using our resources0
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Common chemical ions25
