What i need to know (1 Viewer)

[Wohzazz]

Do i need to know the other polymers besides HDPE, LDPE, polyvinylchoride and polysytrene
I'm thinking PAN, and some of the condensation polymer
I mean it's a lot of remembering, especially if you want to remember properties, major uses, production process (catalyst use, temp, atmos pres, etc.)
I'm ok with most of the theory, because once you know it, it's all logical and makes sense. But remembering is so hard and stressful


Also, i'm really lazy, and i go to site like csu and tend to copy the notes after writing my own one because it is so much better and concise. I feel my plan of writing my own notes ruined.
Should i still write my own notes and not go to the site, or should i just copy everything from the site because it is that much better:

 

[Ragerunner]

You need to know another condensation polymer such as PHA or PHB and describe it.

PAN is no longer required by the syllabus, it was taken out for 2003, YAY.

The properties are a PAIN in a bum to remember, it's not really concept related so it's all about memorising the stuff a few nights before.

You should always go to the CSU site. It's one of the most valuable resources.

What I did was basically re-write their notes into my note book as a dot point summary to understand the concept. then I re-wrote it using textbooks and from my own memory.But that method is to learn the minimum amount possible to do well because I had to cram a week before

 

[juggernaut]

is csu really that good? i havent found it that useful, as opposed to other summaries that ppl have posted on here

 

[Ragerunner]

I found CSU to be a life saver.

Because it's also done by the university you know it's mostly correct, and it's set out in a nice way, though I usually print it all out.

 

[kacca29]

csu summaries

I'd recommend printing out the csu summaries and using them along with your class notes and text to make your own summaries. It's much the best way to learn it all. And if ur lazy best START NOW or you'll never get it finished (from much experience as student and tutor )

 

[CHUDYMASTER]

You don't need to know LDPE or HDPE, just polyethene in general, as well as polystyrene and polyvinylchloride

 

[Ragerunner]

Actually you do need to know the processes involved in making LDPE and HDPE.

I'm pretty sure it says it on the syllabus.

 

[iambored]

definitely learn pha/phb

 

[CHUDYMASTER]

Ragerunner, I think it specifically asks u to know the "Zeglar Natter" process, which I think only refers to HDPE...

 

[Ragerunner]

There are 2 process which is as you said "Zieglar Natta process" to make HDPE. The other process is the "gas phase process" used to make LDPE.

 

[Skillo]

Do we need to know the Zieglar Natta Process? My teacher mentioned it but we wrote down the heading and just left it...this was after writing pages of notes on the gas phase process...


I did a tonne of stuff on Biopol (PHA/PHB) if anyone needs it.

 

[Ragerunner]

Yes you need to know the process of the Zieglar Natta process, it's basically just memorisation work

 

[braindrainedAsh]

LOL how funny is this.... I have never even heard of the Zieglar Natta process.... lucky it wasn't asked in the HSC eh?

 

[Ragerunner]

Haha, maybe you did, but it might of ocme under a different name.

I spent the night before the HSC just doing memorisation. *kisses SuccessOne book*

 

[Skillo]

Originally posted by braindrainedAsh
LOL how funny is this.... I have never even heard of the Zieglar Natta process.... lucky it wasn't asked in the HSC eh?

Ashlee, did you happen to have the Ellis for Chemistry like me?

Hmmm, so I do need to know it...greeeeeaaat. *Dives into Macquarie Study Guide, CC and PCC.*

 

[braindrainedAsh]

Nup, I had Mr Blowes...

Macquarie Study Guide and CSU + CC + chem tutor (Mr O Shaugnessy) saved my ass for chem. Chem and I just didn't "bond"