Chemistry A-Level
polymer to monomer
What polymer to monomer means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of polymer to monomer
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Find the shortest length that repeats, cut the backbone at equivalent points, and put the double bond back between the two backbone carbons.
Topics that use polymer to monomer
- Addition polymers (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Addition polymerisation
- locants in monomer names
- low and high density poly(ethene)
- naming from a structure
- plasticiser between chains
- poly(monomer) form
- repeating unit
- trade names rejected
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