Chemistry A-Level
naming from a structure
What naming from a structure means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of naming from a structure
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Reference: AQA
To name a polymer from a drawn structure, work back to the monomer first, name that alkene correctly, and only then wrap it in poly and brackets.
Topics that use naming from a structure
- Addition polymers (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Addition polymerisation
- locants in monomer names
- low and high density poly(ethene)
- plasticiser between chains
- poly(monomer) form
- polymer to monomer
- repeating unit
- trade names rejected
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