Polymers, monomers and repeating units
Polymers, monomers and repeating units
A polymer is a very large molecule made from many small molecules joined in a repeating pattern. The small molecules are called monomers, and the section of the polymer chain that repeats is called the repeating unit.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.3.1 Addition polymerisation of alkenes. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.