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Recognize that plastics are derived from polymers.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistryCore content

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Recognize that plastics are derived from polymers

  • This point belongs to Polymers, especially Polymers outcomes.
  • You need to be able to recognize that plastics are derived from polymers.
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Production of Plastics

Plastics are synthetic materials made from polymers, which are formed through the polymerization of monomers. Different types of plastics have varying properties based on their polymer structure.

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    State the relationship between plastics and polymers.

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