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According to Sci-Tech Encyclopedia, as quoted on Answers.com, The linking of small molecules (monomers) to make larger molecules. There are two primary ways this linking occurs, condensation method, and the addition method. Both require a catalyst, such as an acid, or a heat source, depending on which method is used.
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What is the use of decene?
Decene is an alkene which is a hydrocarbon made from crude oil but with a double bond between the two carbon atoms. To make use of any alkenes which in this case is decene you could turn it into a polymer (which is a plastic). to do this you go through a process called polymerisation. At the start of polymerisation first you have your alkene which is called a monomer in this case it would be decene and you would have lots of them, then after polymerisation it would turn into polydecene- a type of plastic this plastic would be a type of use hope it answers the question!!
What are the differences between cracking and polymerisation?
Cracking is a process in which larger hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller ones by heat and pressure, often used to produce gasoline. Polymerization is a process in which smaller molecules, called monomers, are chemically joined together to form larger molecules called polymers, used to create plastics and synthetic materials. In summary, cracking breaks molecules apart while polymerization joins molecules together.
What forms compounds made of long chains of atoms?
Polymers are compounds made of long chains of atoms, repeating units called monomers. These long chains can be natural or synthetic and have diverse properties depending on the type of monomers and the arrangement of the chains. Examples of polymers include plastics, proteins, and DNA.
What are the conditions for condensation polymerisation?
Condensation polymerization occurs when two monomers react to form a polymer, with a small molecule (often water) being produced as a byproduct. The reaction typically requires high temperatures and longer reaction times compared to addition polymerization, as well as the presence of functional groups (such as hydroxyl or carboxyl groups) on the monomers that can react to form covalent bonds.
Large organic molecules that are synthesized from multiple subunits are?
Molecules that are synthesised from multiple subunits are known as polymers. The subunits are known as monomers. An example of a polymer is a protein, which is made up of amino acid subunits (monomers). A large organic molecule, usually created by polymerisation of monomers is known as a macromolecule. This includes nucleic acids, proteins and carbohydrates.
What happens in the process called addition polymerisation?
a chemical reaction in which simple molecules are added to each other to form long chain molecules without by products
What are the examples of polymerisation?
polyethylene,polyvinylchloride
How is polymerisation carried out?
There are 2 types:- Addition polymerisation is polymerisation in which monomers are joined across the double bond, for example polyethene. Condensation polymerisation is when water is lost from the two monomers for example the polymerisation of nylon, the two monomers are a diamine and dicarboxylic acid. From the amine an H goes and combines with and OH from the acid to form water. From this reaction, 2 moles of water are lostto form nylon -NH-[ ]-NH-C=O-[ ]-C=O-
What is polymerisation reaction?
Polymerisation is a process of reacting monomer molecules together in a chemical reaction to form three-dimensional networks or polymer chains.
What technology is used in the manufacturing of polythene?
Polymerisation
What is electropolymerization?
polymerisation in the presence of an electrical current
When monomers join up the process is called?
polymerisation.
What process joins two monomers?
Addition polymerisation
Why was addition polymerisation given its name?
Addition polymerisation is named for the process it involves, where monomers with double or triple bonds react to form a polymer without the loss of any small molecules. In this type of polymerisation, the monomers "add" together to create long chains, hence the term "addition." This contrasts with condensation polymerisation, where small molecules are released during the reaction. The name highlights the key characteristic of the reaction mechanism.
Application OF Atom transfer radical polymerisation?
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What is the name of the smaller molecules that react together in polymerisation?
They are called monomers.
What atom forms compounds of long chains of atoms?
The process known as polymerisation does.
