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3.3.4.3 Addition polymers
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is addition polymerisation?
Back (Answer)
Polymerisation between alkenes
#2
Front (Question)
What is an initiator? Why are small amounts of initiator used in addition polymerisation?
Back (Answer)
It forms free radicals and is needed to start a polymer chain Only a small amount is needed as too much creates smaller chains
#3
Front (Question)
How do you represent an addition polymer?
Back (Answer)
Square brackets n outside brackets, bottom right Single bond that has opened up Bonds extend over the brackets
#4
Front (Question)
How do you name addition polymers?
Back (Answer)
Poly(monomer)
#5
Front (Question)
What are the properties of addition polymers?
Back (Answer)
Unreactive