15.6.3

Examples of Addition Polymerisation

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Examples of Addition Polymerisation

Naming addition polymers is very simple. Start with 'poly' and then put brackets around the name of the monomer.

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Poly(ethene)

  • When ethene monomers undergo addition polymerisation, poly(ethene) is the product.
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Poly(propene)

  • When propene monomers undergo addition polymerisation, poly(propene) is the product.
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Poly(tetrafluoroethene)

  • When tetrafluoroethene monomers undergo addition polymerisation, poly(tetrafluoroethene) is the product.
  • Poly(tetrafluoroethene) is known as PTFE.
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Poly(chloroethene)

  • When chloroethene monomers undergo addition polymerisation, poly(chloroethene) is the product.
  • Poly(chloroethene) is also known as PVC.

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