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what name is given to small molecules which form a polymer
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monomer
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what is the name of the monomer which would form poly(phenylethene)
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phenylethene
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which properties does poly(ethene) have
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strong and flexible
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which polymer is used to coat frying pans for non stick
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poly(tetrafluoroethene)
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why does the disposal of polymers in landfill cause problems
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usually non-biodegradable
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what is an environmental issue with burning polymers
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global warming
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name a biological polymer
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dna/starch/proteins
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what are the monomers in a protein polymer molecule
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amino acids
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which two types of compounds are the monomers in a polyester
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a dicarboxylic acid and a diol
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name an alkane
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methane/ethane/propane/butane
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what is the general formula for an alkane
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CnH2n+2
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What is the name of the alkane with the formula C3H8
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propane
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What is meant by the term saturated, when applied to hydrocarbons
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That all carbon atoms are joined by C-C single bonds
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What is produced during the complete combustion of propane
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carbon dioxide and water
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What is seen when ethene is bubbled through bromine water
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a colour change from orange to colourless
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What is produced when bromine reacts with ethene?
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dibromoethane
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Why can combustion reactions of hydrocarbons be described as oxidation reactions
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The carbon and hydrogen atoms gain oxygen atoms
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what could be formed by the addition of bromine (Br2) to propene (C3H6)
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C3H6Br2
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name an alcohol
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methanol/ethanol/propanol/butanol
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which functional group is present in all alcohols
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-OH
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what is the formula of butanol
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C4H9OH
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what is produced when butanol is oxidised
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butanoic acid
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word equation for production of ethanol by fermentation
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glucose>ethanol + carbon dioxide
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name an essential condition for fermentation of glucose by yeast
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no air
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what will be seen if propanoic acid is added to a solution of sodium carbonate
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fizzing
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