Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Hydrocarbons, Exercise 11: Question

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_2$, is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. State what PTFE stands for.

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_2$, is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. Give the name of the type of reaction to form PTFE.

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_4$, is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. Write a chemical equation to show the formation of PTFE from ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_4$.

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_2$, is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. Draw the structure of the repeat unit in PTFE.

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_2$, is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. How could poly(alkene) waste be used to conserve fossil fuels?

Tetrafluroethene, ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_4$,  is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. A waste batch of poly(ethene) pellets was burnt in an inefficient industrial incinerator. Name the toxic gas that would be released.

Tetrafluroethene,  ${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_4$ is the monomer for the polymer PTFE, which is used in the non-stick coating on pans. Name the monomer used to make this polymer.