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Draw diagrams to represent the formation of a polymer from a given alkene monomer.
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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
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Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers
Aqa Gcse ChemistryOrganic chemistry
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Draw diagrams to represent the formation of a polymer from a given alkene monomer
- This point belongs to Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), especially Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers.
- You need to be able to draw diagrams to represent the formation of a polymer from a given alkene monomer.
- The key ideas to know are monomer and polymer.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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monomerpolymer
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What should you know about diagrams to represent the formation of a polymer from a given alkene monomer?
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In Chemistry, this page helps you answer questions about diagrams to represent the formation of a polymer from a given alkene monomer within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only). Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are polymer and monomer.
Key terms
- polymer: A large molecule made up of repeating structural units called monomers, formed through polymerisation.
- monomer: A small molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a polymer.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Polymer Formation: Remember that in addition polymerisation, the repeating unit in the polymer has the same atoms as the monomer, but the structure is extended to form a long chain.
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- Describe alkenes as hydrocarbons with a double carbon-carbon bond.
Structure and formulae of alkenes
- State the general formula for the homologous series of alkenes as CnH2n.
Structure and formulae of alkenes
- Explain that alkenes are unsaturated because they contain two fewer hydrogen atoms than the alkane with the same number of carbon atoms.
Structure and formulae of alkenes
- Recall the first four members of the homologous series of alkenes as ethene, propene, butene and pentene.
Structure and formulae of alkenes
- Represent alkene molecules in displayed, structural and molecular formula forms.
Structure and formulae of alkenes