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Lots of smaller alkene molecules are joined together to form a long chain molecule and create a polymer.
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What do you use alkenes for?
alkenes are used to make polycarbonates such as polyethene which is used in making rope, plastics, etc.
Why are alkenes from alcohols not used on an industrial scale?
Since alcohols are obtained by hydration of alkenes, it is meaningless to manufacture alkenes from alkanes. Moreover, cracking hydrocarbons is a more effective and economical to make alkenes. Shawkat
What is the general term used to describe the process by which polymers are produced?
The Polymerization process .
What does cornstarch do as a polymer?
Cornstarch polymers are polymers made from alkenes that are mixed with cornstarch so that they are easily biodegradeable. They are used for plastic bags so that they when they are sent to a landfill site, they biodegrade quickly and easily.
What is the purpose of polymers?
Polymers are used all around, plastics and rubber are polymers.
How are alkenes used to make polymers?
Usually, pressure and a catalyst (initiator) are applied and the result is a polyalkene or polyolefin. Examples include polyethylene and polypropylene etc.
What are the real life applications of alkene?
alkenes can be polymerized into polymers (plastics), or used as fuels.
What do you use alkenes for?
alkenes are used to make polycarbonates such as polyethene which is used in making rope, plastics, etc.
Why are alkenes from alcohols not used on an industrial scale?
Since alcohols are obtained by hydration of alkenes, it is meaningless to manufacture alkenes from alkanes. Moreover, cracking hydrocarbons is a more effective and economical to make alkenes. Shawkat
What chemical process is used to build organic polymers?
This chemical process is called polymerization.
What is the general term used to describe the process by which polymers are produced?
The Polymerization process .
What does cornstarch do as a polymer?
Cornstarch polymers are polymers made from alkenes that are mixed with cornstarch so that they are easily biodegradeable. They are used for plastic bags so that they when they are sent to a landfill site, they biodegrade quickly and easily.
What are short molecules used to make polymers?
monomers
Why are polymers used in health care?
They are used to make containers for medicines and also equipment.
What is the purpose of polymers?
Polymers are used all around, plastics and rubber are polymers.
Can pt and pd be used in the hydrogenation of alkenes?
Pt and Pd can be used as catalyst in the hydrogenation of alkenes or (de)hydrogenation of hydrocarbons (cracking in petrol industry)
Are monomers made up of many polymer units?
No. Amino acid monomers are used to make protein polymers. Nucleotide monomers are used to make DNA polymers.
