1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
A long molecule made up from lots of small molecules (monomers).
2
Q
What are elastomers?
A
Soft, spring polymers, that can be deformed and return to their original shape
3
Q
What is polymerisation?
A
When monomers join together to make long chain polymers.
4
Q
What is addition polymerisation?
A
When many small, unsaturated monomers combine to form one large polymer (no other product).
5
Q
What is copolymerisation?
A
When two different monomers become incorporated into the final polymer.
