Q5.
Propene can be made into a polymer.
(i) Complete the sentence by putting a cross ( ) in the box next to your answer.
The name of this polymer made from propene is
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A plastic
B poly(propane)
C poly(propene)
D poly(ethene)
(ii) Describe what is meant by the term polymer.
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(iii) Many items made from polymers have a symbol like this.
This symbol shows that the polymer can be recycled.
Explain why it is an advantage to recycle polymers.
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