Addition polymers

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What are polymers

They are large molecules, are formed by joining together thousands of small identical molecules called monomers

When we form addition polymers, the monomers are alkenes,

<p>They are large molecules, are formed by joining together thousands of small identical molecules called monomers</p><p>When we form addition polymers, the monomers are alkenes,</p>
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What does polymerisation require

High temp, and pressure as well as a catalyst


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What happens when alkenes form a polymer

The double bond in the alkene opens up, joins one monomer to another

When we polymerise ethene, it is called poly(ethene) , polyethene used to make plastic bags / bottles

<p>The double bond in the alkene opens up, joins one monomer to another</p><p>When we polymerise ethene, it is called poly(ethene) , polyethene used to make plastic bags / bottles</p>
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Whats the monomer and repeating unit for poly chloroethene

that

<p>that</p>
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