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Polymers and monomers

Polymers and monomers

Individual monomers joining to form a long polymer chain

A polymer is a very large molecule formed when many small molecules join in a repeating pattern.

10.3 Polymers Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /10.3 Polymers

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.3 Polymers, covering 10.3.1 Addition polymerisation of alkenes, 10.3.2 Uses and properties of polymers, 10.3.3 Condensation polymers and polyesters, 10.3.4 Problems with polymers and recycling, and 10.3.5 Natural polymers: DNA, starch and proteins. 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.

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