Polymers

Polymers

1. the long coiled molecules go back to their original shape when stretched making polymers elastic

2. polymers are formed by joining together many small molecules called monomers

3. most synthetic polymers are made from crude oil

4. polymers are generally strong, flexible, non conductors of heat and electricity, durable and unreactive

5. Poly(ethene) is used for plastic bags and buckets as it is strong, flexible and durable

6. Poly(vinyl chloride) is used for covering electrical cables as it is flexible strong and a non conductor

7. Polymers are often long chain molecules made up of repeating groups of atoms