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Recognise addition polymers and monomers from diagrams and from the presence of the C=C functional group in the monomers.
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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
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Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers
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Recognise addition polymers and monomers from diagrams and from the presence of the C=C functional group in the monomers
- This point belongs to Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), especially Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers.
- You need to be able to recognise addition polymers and monomers from diagrams and from the presence of the C=C functional group in the monomers.
- 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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This objective helps connect Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only).
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How do you identify addition polymers and monomers from diagrams and from the presence of the C=C functional group in the monomers?
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In Chemistry, this page helps you answer questions about addition polymers and monomers from diagrams and from the presence of the C=C functional group in the monomers 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 addition polymer and monomer.
Key terms
- addition polymer: A polymer formed from the addition of monomers with unsaturated bonds, such as alkenes.
- monomer: A small molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a polymer.
Common trap
Identifying Addition Polymers: Focus on the structure of the monomers; remember that addition polymers are made from monomers that contain a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) and do not lose any small molecules during polymerization.
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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