ChemistryCode 9701
Addition polymerisation
What this topic asks you to be able to do
- outline addition polymerisation using poly(ethene) and poly(chloroethene), PVC, as examples
- deduce the repeating unit that comes from a particular monomer in an addition polymer
- identify which monomer(s) make up a specified portion of an addition polymer molecule
- recognise why poly(alkene)s are hard to dispose of, namely their non-biodegradability and the harmful combustion products that burning them gives off