Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4.47 addition polymer disposal
Practise polymer-disposal questions by linking inert polymers to landfill and burning to toxic or greenhouse gas release.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Chemistry 4CH1
Exam points
- Link landfill disposal to inert polymers that do not biodegrade and use up space.
- Explain burning as a disposal method that can release toxic or greenhouse gases.
- Use table data to compare poly(ethene) with plant-based polymers for plastic bags.
4.47 Addition polymer disposal question 1
The table shows the structures of six organic compounds.
Compound E is used to make an addition polymer.
Give one problem caused by the disposal of addition polymers.
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