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Examples of Addition Polymerisation

Chemistry: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 15.6.3

Examples of Addition Polymerisation

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

Poly(ethene)

Poly(ethene)

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

Poly(propene)

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

Poly(tetrafluoroethene)

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

Poly(chloroethene)

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

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  • When hexene monomers undergo addition polymerisation, what is the name of the product?

  • Naming addition polymers

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