Give the name of the monomer used to make poly(chloroethene). And describe how monomer molecules form polymer molecules.

  1. Briefly explain the etymology of hydrocarbon names and how polymers are named. The answer is therfore, chloroethene.
    2. Draw a structure for chloroethene and show in diagram how chloroethene polymerises.
    3. Highlight the important steps of the polymerisation process in Step (2) and how they can be written in a word answer in a GCSE level paper * Double bond breaks * Molecules join (this process is NOT a reaction) * To form a long chain
SD
Answered by Shreyasi D. Chemistry tutor

12693 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe the trend in reactivity in group 1 alkali metals.


What does OILRIG stand for and what is the significance?


What is a catalyst, and how does it affect the rate of reaction?


If 9g of alumnium reacts with 35.5g of chlorine, what is the empirical formula of the compound formed?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences