polymerisation making polymers by adding monomers together. synthetic fibres and plastics...

Polymerisation

Making polymers by

adding monomers together.

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Making polymers by adding monomers together.Monomers:

Single units

Polymer:

Many monomers joined together

Catalyst

Classteacher

learning system sSynthetic Fibres and Plastics Polymerisation

Making polymers by adding monomers together.Monomers:

(single units)

Polymer:

(many monomers joined together)

Catalyst

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learning system sSynthetic Fibres and Plastics Polymerisation

Different monomers make different polymers (plastics) which have different properties and uses.

Monomers: Polymer:

Catalyst

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learning system sSynthetic Fibres and Plastics Polymerisation

Different monomers make different polymers (plastics) which have different

properties and uses.

Monomers: Polymer:

Catalyst

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learning system sSynthetic Fibres and Plastics Polymerisation

Monomers:

Monomers and Polymers

Ethene

Vinyl chlorideStyrene

Ester

Propene

Polymers:

Polyethene (polythene)

Polyvinylchloride (PVC)PolystyrenePolyester

Polypropene

Uses:

Plastic bags

Window frames

Packaging and Insulation

Clothing

Rope

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learning system sSynthetic Fibres and Plastics Polymerisation