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Polypropene

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

Polypropene is a plastic.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Polypropene is a polymer made from the polymerisation of propene monomers.

About Polypropene

Polypropene is a hydrocarbon as it is only made of Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.

Properties

Plastic - Can be molded into shape.
Strong - A very thin bag can hold a large weight.
Ductile - Can be stretched into shape.
Flexible - Can be bent without breaking.

References

OCR

Poly(propene)/polypropylene, pages 64, 221, 224, 243, Gateway GCSE Chemistry, Oxford, OCR