Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

Paper 3 structured question: Polymers

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

The production of poly(ethene) involves ethene monomers.

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Ethene molecules undergo a reaction to form long chains of poly(ethene).

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Explain how ethene is converted into poly(ethene).
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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Poly(ethene) is formed from ethene through a process called addition polymerisation.

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State the process used to form poly(ethene).
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