This question is about ethene, the structure of which is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1
Why is this molecule described as unsaturated?
Ethene can undergo a polymerisation reaction.
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
high poly(ethene) polymers poly(ethane) ten monomers a few many |
During polymerization, ____________________ ethene molecules join together to form the large molecule, __________________.
These large molecules are called ___________________
Complete the repeating unit of the polymer formed by ethene.

What type of polymer does ethene form?
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Condensation |
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Addition |
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Substitution |
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