1.1 MONOMERS AND POLYMERS Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
Small subunits that make up large molecules
2
Q
What are polymers?
A
Large units made up of many monomers together
3
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
The joining of two monomers together by making a chemical bond by removing water
4
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
Breaking up a chemical bond between two monomers by adding water
