1.1 Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are monomers?
A
Small repeating units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
What are polymers
A
Molecules made from many identical monomer molecules
3
Q
What happens in condensation reactions?
A
• 2 molecules join together
• Forming a chemical bond
• Releasing a molecule of water
4
Q
What happens in hydrolysis reactions?
A
• 2 molecules separated
• Breaking a chemical bond
• Using a molecule of water
