RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 2: Q

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RoseMarie Gallagher Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 2: Q

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Questions from RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 2: Q with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Why was addition polymerisation given that name?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is a monomer?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Could methane CH4 be used as a monomer for addition polymerisation? Explain your answer.
 

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

It is not possible to give an exact formula for the macromolecules in polythene. Why not?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Draw a diagram to show the polymerisation of ethene.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Draw a diagram to show the polymerisation of chloroethene.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Draw a diagram to show the polymerisation of phenylethene.

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A polymer has the general formula shown below. Draw the monomer that was used to make it.

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