Polymers 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryPolymersGCSEAQA Created by: maisiegulCreated on: 05-05-16 17:30 What is a polymer? It is a long chained molecule made from many monomers 1 of 9 What are monomers? Small reactive molecules that react together to form a long chain molecule called a polymer 2 of 9 Name an example of a monomer becoming a polymer Ethene becoming poly(ethene) 3 of 9 What is this reaction called? Polymerisation 4 of 9 What happens between the bonds in the polymer? The double carbon-carbon bond becomes single 5 of 9 What are alkenes used for? Plastics, bottles, containers and toys 6 of 9 What are hydrogels? Polymers that can trap water and can be used for dressing wounds 7 of 9 What are shape memory polymers? They are polymers that change back to their original shape when temperature and other conditions change 8 of 9 What is a smart polymer? Polymers that change in response to changes in their environment 9 of 9
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