A monomer is made from many polymers A polymer is made from many monomers A monomer will always dissolve in water A polymer will always react with water
Red plastic Poly propene Poly propylene Poly(ethene)
Plastic carrier bags Loft insulation Electrically neutral motors Garden fertilizer
Is the same as a thermometer Will become liquid when you heat it up Turns red when you heat it up Will stay solid when you heat it up
As a foam for fire extinguishers As electrical wire insulation To conduct electricity in power stations To make anchors for boats
They are expensive They can not be grown in soil They will not decompose in soil They only exist for a short time
Bigger crops Lighter products Very reactive compounds Poisonous chemicals when burned