C1 alkenes, polymerisation

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Look at the displayed formula of ethene. H

H

C

C

H

H

(a) Why is ethene described as unsaturated? .............................................................................................................................................. [1] (b) Bromine water is used to test for an alkene. Ethene decolourises bromine water. (i)

What type of reaction is this? ...................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii) What type of compound is formed in this reaction? ...................................................................................................................................... [1] (c) Poly(ethene) is used to make plastic bags. Draw the displayed formula of poly(ethene).

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