| How are Polymers made? What ever are they? | -This is simply a very long Chain of Repeating Molecules, called Monomers
-They simply Link Up, that's it |
| In Addition Polymerisation, what are the Type of Monomers used? | -It is Molecules that have at least a Double Covalent Bond [Alkenes] between the Carbon Atoms [Unsaturated] |
| Explain how Ethene becomes Polyethene- What Conditions are needed? | -The Double Covalent Bond in the Carbons breaks Up and becomes a Single bond which means it can connect with other Carbon Atoms, making a Repeat
-a Pressure and a Catalyst needs to be Present for this to happen |
| In the Drawings of a Polymer, how can you make it Shorter? | -Simply have the Monomer, and put Brackets around it, with an N on the Outside
-This is simply a Term, so if it had 50 Monomers, you just Substitute it for N, and it will say 50 Lots for x
-[C₃H₆]-n [Has to be drawn as a Displayed Formula] |
| Why is an Initiator and Heat needed for making Additional Polymers in a Labatory? | -Since Alkenes don't really just Polymerise alone, it needs a Chemical to kick it off - this is the Imitator
You might also need to Heat the Reaction Mixture with a Water Bath due to Additional Polymerisation involving Flammable Chemicals |
| How can you make Polystyrene? [Plastic found in Packaging] | -Simply heat up Phenylethane [The Monomers] via a Water Bath with also a Chemical called Di-Dodecanoyl [The Initiator] |
