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In this video, we look at the structure and bonding in Polymers. We explore the meaning of the words "monomer" and "repeating unit". We then look at why polymers are usually solids at room temperature in terms of intermolecular forces.
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In this video, we look at the structure and bonding in Polymers. We explore the meaning of the words "monomer" and "repeating unit". We then look at why polymers are usually solids at room temperature in terms of intermolecular forces.
This video is based on the AQA spec. This video may be appropriate for iGCSE / O Level Chemistry. Please consult your specification. The Amazon link above is an affiliate link. This provides a small commission which helps to support freesciencelessons. The cost remains the same to you. If you prefer not to use this, you can search Amazon for the Freesciencelessons workbooks.
Image credits:
Plastic bottle (By Fotonovela - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16171545)
Plastic razor (By Jorge Barrios - Own work, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3015993)
Plastic cup (By English Wikipedia user Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4116275)
