Polymers, metal extraction, and electrolytic cells

What this note covers

1. Recognise addition polymerisation from connectivity
2. Condensation polymers need continuing reactive groups
3. Chain interactions and cross-links explain properties
4. Renewability, biodegradation and recycling are different
5. Prepare a mineral and select its reduction route
6. Electrolysis uses an external supply to drive redox
7. Aqueous electrolysis and metal recovery
8. Copper deposition with soluble and inert anodes

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes