Polymerisation

Polymerisation

1. addition polymerisation

   • can be constructed when the displayed formula of its monomer is given
   • the process in which many alkene polymers react to give a polymer
   • a long chain is made until it is stopped
     • poly.....
     • reaction causes the double bond in the monomer to break and each of the two carbon atoms forms a new bond
   • involves the reaction of many unsaturated monomer mloecules to form a saturated polymer

2. displayed formula:

   • a long chain
   • the pattern repeating every two carbon atoms
   • two brackets
   • an "n" after the brackets

3. monomer

   • can be constructed when the displayed formula of its additional polymer is given