Polymer

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  • Created on: 24-02-19 13:46
Polymers
macro molecules are large molecules built up from small units (monomers)
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Addition polymerisation
polymers are made from alkene compounds containing the c=c bond
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condensation polymerisation
linking a lot of small molecules together with eliminating small molecules
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Environmental problem of over use synthetic polymers
1、it is non-biodegradable which causes visual pollution 2、produce methane in landfills 3、produce toxic gas on burning
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hydrolysis
breaking down a molecule with water to form two or more products
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enzyme
biological catalyst, denatured at high temperature
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two products that are formed by condensation polymerisation
Nylon and Terylene
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uses of Nylon and Terylene?
clothing and rope industries
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polymers are made from alkene compounds containing the c=c bond

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Addition polymerisation

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linking a lot of small molecules together with eliminating small molecules

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Card 4

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1、it is non-biodegradable which causes visual pollution 2、produce methane in landfills 3、produce toxic gas on burning

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Card 5

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breaking down a molecule with water to form two or more products

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