Addition Polymerisation of Ethene
Part of Polymers · GCSE GCSE Chemistry revision
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📐 Addition Polymerisation of Ethene
Ethene monomers (CH₂=CH₂) undergo addition polymerisation. The double bonds open and monomers link together to form the long poly(ethene) chain. No atoms are lost in the process.
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In addition polymerisation, what feature of monomer molecules allows them to join together?
Explain why thermosetting polymers are rigid and do not melt when heated.
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