[3.3.12] Polymers Flashcards
What are the two types of polymerisation?
What is an addition polymer?
Why are poly(alkenes) non-biodegradable?
Draw the polymer repeating unit for but-2-ene.
What is condensation polymerisation?
What are the most common types of condensation polymers? What linkages are formed in these condensation polymers?
What reactions form polyesters and polyamides?
What type of polymer is terylene?
Write the reaction for the formation of terylene.
What are the typical uses of the polymer terylene?
What type of polymer is nylon 6,6?
Write the reaction for the formation of nylon 6,6.
What does the 6,6 stand for in nylon 6,6?
What type of polymer is Kevlar?
Write the reaction for the formation of Kevlar.
How is it possible for polyamides and polyesters to form from one monomer?
Draw the repeating unit from the structure of the monomer below.
Draw the structure of the monomer from the section of polymer shown below.
Draw the repeating unit from the structure of the monomer below.
Draw the structure of the monomer from the section of polymer
Why are polyester and polyamides biodegradable?
Describe the hydrolysis of polyesters and polyamides.
Write the reaction for the hydrolysis of nylon 6,6 by HCl.
Explain the nature of the intermolecular forces between molecules of condensation polymers.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of disposal of polymers.
