20. Polymerisation
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20.1 Addition polymerisation
20.1.1Addition polymerisation
• Describe addition polymerisation as exemplified by poly(ethene) and poly(chloroethene), PVC
20.1.2Repeat units of addition polymers
• Deduce the repeat unit of an addition polymer obtained from a given monomer
20.1.3Monomer(s) present
• Identify the monomer(s) present in a given section of an addition polymer molecule
20.1.4The difficulty of the disposal
• Recognise the difficulty of the disposal of poly(alkene)s, i.e. non-biodegradability and harmful combustion products