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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Polymerisation

Back (Answer)

• A large number of monomers joining together form a polymer

#2
Front (Question)

Addition polymerisation

Back (Answer)

• Only one polymer is formed Advantages: - Low density - Very unreactive Disadvantages: - Non-renewable - Persists in the environment (non-biodegradable)

#3
Front (Question)

Naming polymers

Back (Answer)

• Poly(alkene name) • E.g. Poly(Ethene)

#4
Front (Question)

Condensation polymerisation

Back (Answer)

• Requires 2 different functional groups • Each monomer must have 2 functional groups • Each bond produces a small molecule • n a_monomer_a + n b_monomer_b -> n polymer + n-1 small molecule (e.g. water) • n a_monomer_b -> n polymer + n-1 small molecule (e.g. water)

#5
Front (Question)

Biopolyester

Back (Answer)

• Biodegradable polyester

#6
Front (Question)

Polymer disposal problems

Back (Answer)

Burying: - Polymers remains indefinitely since not biodegradable Burning: - Greenhouse / Toxic gases released since polymers are being burn