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4 - Organic chemistry (h) Synthetic polymers
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
How is an additional polymer formed?
Back (Answer)
By joining up many small molecules called monomers.
#2
Front (Question)
How do you draw the repeating unit of an additional polymer.
Back (Answer)
#3
Front (Question)
How do you deduce the structure of a monomer from the repeat unit of an additional polymer?
Back (Answer)
#4
Front (Question)
What are two problems with the disposal of additional polymers, why?
Back (Answer)
They are chemically inert and not biodegradable because their long chains of carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds are very strong, making them chemically inert and resistant to breakdown by microorganisms in landfill. They produce toxic gases when burnt because they can contain impurities which are toxic, e.g. carbon monoxide.