17.3.5 - Polyesters Flashcards
1
Q
What is condensation polymerisation?
A
The joining of monomers with the elimination of one small molecule e.g water
2
Q
What are polysesters?
A
Polymers bonded via an ester link
3
Q
What two reactants can form a polyester in condensation polymerisation?
A
A diol and dicarboxylic acid
4
Q
Example of a molecule that can undergo addition polymerisation?
A
Ethene
Propene
5
Q
Differences between addition and condensation polymerisation?
A
In condensation polymerisation, a smaller molecule is formed.
In condensation, two different molecules react together
6
Q
What groups in a dicarbocylic acid and a diol are removed when they react during condensation polymerisation?
A
The OH group from the dicarboxylic acid
The H group from the diol
