addition polymerisation

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(poly)ethene, etc. = addition polymers

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what happens in addition polymerisation?

monomers containing a C=C double bond form a product (the addition polymer)

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examples of addition polymerisation:

  • ethene → (poly)ethene

  • propene → (poly)propene

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what is the atom economy when monomers becomes a polymer?

100% - there is only one product

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what is the C=C double bond in an alkene like?

  • very reactive

  • can open up and allow alkenes to join together