Polymerisation

Definition

The reaction in which many monomer molecules join together to form a polymer.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 9.18C · Paper 2

This reaction is addition polymerisation, and the product is called poly(ethene). The name is formed by placing the monomer name in brackets after “poly”.
Revise: Polymerisation of Ethene

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

The reaction in which many monomer molecules join together to form a polymer.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 9.18C · Paper 2

This reaction is addition polymerisation, and the product is called poly(ethene). The name is formed by placing the monomer name in brackets after “poly”.
Revise: Polymerisation of Ethene

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