3.1.1 Polymers and Monomers

Question 1

what are monomers? 


Answer 1

smaller units from which larger molecules are made

Question 2

what are polymers?

Answer 2

molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

Question 3

what is a condensation reaction?

Answer 3

joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water

Question 4

what is a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 4

breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule