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Where do the alkenes used to make most polymers come from?

A

Most polymers are not biodegradable, so microorganisms cannot break them down.

B

It makes polymers durable for packaging but also makes them persist after disposal.

C

New landfill sites are needed, taking up more land.

D

They come from cracking heavier fractions of crude oil.

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10.3.4 Problems with polymers and recycling Flashcards

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27 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.3.4 Problems with polymers and recycling: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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