Polymers About Polymers 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryPolymersGCSEEdexcel Created by: AbbiegailCreated on: 06-05-14 11:24 Do Alkanes or Alkenes make polymers? Alkenes 1 of 9 What molecules are Polymers made from? Large molecules made from smaller molecules called monomers 2 of 9 What is the name of the reaction when monomers join together end-to-end? Polymerisation 3 of 9 Name the 3 ways to dispose of polymers Landfill, Incineration and Recycling 4 of 9 Name the problems of using Landfills Uses up valubale land + suitable sites often fill up quickly 5 of 9 Name the problems of using Incineration Release a lot of heat energy + Carbon dioxide is produced which adds to global warming. 6 of 9 Name the problems of using Recycling Polymers must be seperated from each other first; which can be difficult and expensive. 7 of 9 Are monomers and Polymers unsaturated? Monomers are unsaturated + Polymers are saturated 8 of 9 What do you add onto the word of a Alkene to make a Polymer? Poly to the front e.g. ethene ----- polyethene 9 of 9
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