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a single sub unit that creates large molecules (polymers) |
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A large molecule made up of repeating sub units |
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A common polymer known as plastic
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Molecules made only of carbon and hydrogen
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Molecules that contain CARBON
Example
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Molecules that DO NOT contain carbon
Example: Water
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When hydrocarbons are burned
Fuel + Oxygen = Water & CO2 |
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When hydrocarbons are not burned all the way due to lack of Oxygen creating a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide
Fuel + not enough O2= CO and Water |
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Substances that ENTER a chemical reaction |
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NEW subtances created from reactants that entered a chemical reaction |
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When 2 or more subtances interact to create new substances
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Law of Conservation of Mass |
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The mass of the reactants will equal the mass of the products created |
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Characteristics of Carbon |
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Has 4 valence electrons
Creates 4 COVALENT bonds
Can create single, double and triple bonds
Creates MANY types of polymers |
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A chemical reaction where the pH of an acid can be neutralized by adding a base
Acid + Base=Water+ Salt |
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Creating different fuels using their boiling points to separate them [image] |
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Created by animals and plants
Examples: Cellulose, Proteins, nucleic acids (DNA) and Carbohydrates |
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Polymers created by man kind to mimic natural polymers
Examples: Polyethylene, rubber and Nylon |
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Basic Structures of Polymers |
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Gives the polymers their strengths
A. Linear chains
B. Branched
C. Cross-linked
D. Rings
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The accuracy of data
Depends on HOW you do something.
More trials and including measurements always increase |
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How much you TRUST something |
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Only presenting one side of an issue |
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presenting both or all sides to an issue |
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Environmental Issues with Plastics |
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Do not biodegrade
Fill up our landfills
Take up space
Create air pollution when burned |
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occurs when acids eat away at metals
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