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1.1 MONOMERS AND POLYMERS Flashcards

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What are monomers?

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Small subunits that make up large molecules

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What are polymers?

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Large units made up of many monomers together

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What is a condensation reaction?

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The joining of two monomers together by making a chemical bond by removing water

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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Breaking up a chemical bond between two monomers by adding water

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