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Polymers Flashcards

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Reasons why polyester is biodegradable

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Can be hydrolysed
Can react with acid, base or water
Can react with nucleophiles

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What long chained ester used for

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Biofuel
To make soaps

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What’s CH3(CH12)17COO-Na+ used for

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As soap

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What’s [C16H33N(CH3)3]+ Br- used for

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Cationic surfactant

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Polyester example

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Terylene
PET

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