6.2.3 Polyesters And Polyamides Flashcards
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Condensation polymerisation definition
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Joining of monomers with the loss of a small molecule, requires 2 functional groups
2
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What is a polyester
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Monomers joined by ester linkages, made from one monomer with both functional groups or one diol and one dioic acid
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4
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What is a polyamide
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Monomers joined by amide linkages formed from either one monomer with both functional groups or one diamine and one dioic acid
5
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How to hydrolyse condensation polymers
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Add hot aqueous alkali or hot aqueous acid
