Polymers

• What are polymers made of?

  Thousands of identical smaller molecules
• What are monomers in the context of polymers?

  Identical smaller molecules linked to form polymers
• How do monomers like ethene form polymers?

  By linking together to create larger structures
• What happens to double covalent bonds in polymer formation?

  They transform into single covalent bonds
• Why is the structural change in bonds important in polymers?

  It explains how polymers are formed
• What is a 'repeating unit' in polymers?

  A shorthand representation of polymer structure
• What does the repeating unit notation indicate?

  It highlights single covalent bonds and polymer extension
• Why are most polymers solid at room temperature?

  Due to strong intermolecular forces of attraction
• What is required to melt polymers?

  Breaking strong intermolecular forces
• What are the two main types of polymers?

  Addition polymers and condensation polymers
• What type of polymers does the video focus on?

  Addition polymers formed from alkenes
• How is the name of an addition polymer derived?

  By prefixing 'poly' to the monomer name
• What does the repeating unit of a polymer retain?

  The same atoms as the monomer
• How is the repeating unit typically denoted?

  With brackets and a small 'n'
• What is the process of forming addition polymers from monomers?

  • The double bond of the monomer breaks
  • Forms single carbon-carbon bonds in the polymer
  • The polymer name is derived by prefixing 'poly' to the monomer
• What do practice questions in the video encourage viewers to do?

  • Draw addition polymers from specific monomers
  • Apply concepts discussed in the video
  • Engage in active learning