3.1 Monomers, Polymers, Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A chain of polymers
2
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Something that makes up polymers
3
Q
What are the functional groups?
A
- hydroxyl
- carbonyl
- carboxyl
- amino
- sulfhydryl
- phosphate
- methyl
4
Q
What is dehydration synthesis?
A
A process that combines monomers and takes the H2O out
5
Q
What is Hydrolysis?
A
A process that splits polymers and adds H2O in
6
Q
What is an Isomer?
A
Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures
7
Q
What is the definition of a functional group?
A
Parts of organic molecules that are involved in chemical reactions
8
Q
Is hydroxyl polar or nonpolar?
A
Polar
9
Q
Is carbonyl polar or nonpolar?
A
polar
10
Q
Is carboxyl positive or negatively charged?
A
negatively charged
11
Q
Is amino positive or negative charge?
A
Positive
12
Q
Is sulfhydryl polar or nonpolar?
A
polar
13
Q
Is phosphate positive or negative?
A
negative
14
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