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Understanding the structure and production of poly(ethene)
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- Poly(ethene), also known as polyethylene, consists of long chains of ethylene monomers.
- Each monomer contains two carbon atoms connected by a double bond, along with hydrogen atoms.
- Upon polymerization, these double bonds open up, allowing the ethylene units to join together, forming a long, repeating structure.
- This arrangement gives poly(ethene) its characteristic flexibility and strength.
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