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lemonsisterd's Question
Chemistry
Posted 3 months ago

3 (a) The table shows information about two common addition polymers.
Complete the table for these two polymers.
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(b) State two changes that occur in the formation of an addition polymer from its monomer.
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Posted 3 months ago
Sure, let's complete the table and state the changes that occur during the formation of addition polymers.

 Table Completion

| Name of Polymer | Structure of Monomer | Structure of Polymer | One Use for the Polymer |
|-----------------|----------------------|----------------------|-------------------------|
| Poly(ethene)    | CH2=CH2CH_2=CH_2          | (CH2CH2)-(CH_2-CH_2)-      | Plastic bags            |
| Poly(propene)   | CH2=CHCH3CH_2=CH-CH_3       | (CH2CH(CH3))-(CH_2-CH(CH_3))-  | Packaging materials     |

 Changes During Polymer Formation

1. 
Breaking of Double Bonds
: The double bonds in the monomers break to form single bonds.
2. 
Formation of Long Chains
: The monomers link together to form long polymer chains.

Key Concept
Addition Polymerization
Explanation
In addition polymerization, monomers with double bonds (like alkenes) react to form long polymer chains by breaking the double bonds and forming single bonds.

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