3.12 Polymers Flashcards

1
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What are polymers?

A

Chains of monomers

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2
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What are polyesters?

A

Dicarboxyllic Acid and Diol

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3
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What is an example of a polyester?

A

Terylene
Benzene-1,3-dicarboxyllic acid
Ethane-1,2-diol

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4
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What is a polyamide?

A

Dicarboxyllic Acid and Diamine

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5
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What is Nylon?

A

Polyamide
Fabric
1,6 Diaminohexane
Hexane-1,6-dicarboxyllic acid

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6
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What is Kevlar?

A

Polyamide
Bullet proof vests
Benzene-1,4-diamine
Benzene-1,4-dicarboxyllic

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7
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What is a polypeptide?

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Two amino acids joined togethers

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8
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How are polymers disposed?

A
Chemically inert
Non-biodegradable
Hydrolysed then biodegraded
Recycled
Ocean dumping kills turtles
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