A factory makes a polymer from an alkene monomer by addition polymerisation. The table shows the quality-control results for a complete reaction.
| Measurement | Before the reaction | After the reaction |
|---|---|---|
| Mass of monomer or polymer in the reaction vessel | 120.0 kg | 120.0 kg |
| Carbon–carbon double bonds detected | Yes | No |
Explain both of the quality-control results.
94 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 7.3 Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers, covering 7.3.1 Addition polymerisation, 7.3.2 Condensation polymerisation, 7.3.3 Amino acids, and 7.3.4 DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and other naturally occurring polymers. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.