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Polymers

Unit 1
Formation of polymers
Polymerization MechanismsAddition PolymerizationCondensation Polymerization
Unit 1 • Chapter 2

Addition Polymerization

Video Summary

This video is about how to draw the monomers, repeating units and polymers of alkenes. We can draw the monomers by arranging the atoms as separate groups and placing them directly above and below the two double bonded carbons. We can draw the repeating units by taking out the double bond and instead put the carbon's bonds out to the sides extending through the brackets. We name the polymers by putting the word poly in front of the monomer's name and put the monomer's name in brackets.

Knowledge Check

What is the name of the repeating unit in the polymer of butane?

What is the name of the polymer that is made from the monomer chloroethene?