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Using Alkenes to Make Polymers
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- 1What is PolymerizationThe joining of small alkene molecules to form very large molecules called polymers
- 2What are light, stretchable polymers often used for?Plastic Bags
- 3Give an positive aspect towards polymersThey're cheap
- 4Give a negative aspect towards polymersThey aren't biodegradable
- 5Why may polymers start to become more expensive?Because they are formed from crude oil, so, as crude oil prices go up, so will the polymers
- 6What two things effect a polymers properties?1) Temperature
2) Pressure