6.2.3 polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what is PVC
A
poly(chloroethene)
2
Q
what are polyesters?
A
polymers that contain many ester groups, which form when a CA reacts with an alcohol
3
Q
what are polyesters formed by?
A
reaction between a dicarboxylic acid and a diol
4
Q
what can the hydroxyl and CA groups on the end of the polyester molecules react with?
A
more dicarboxylic acid and a diol molecules
5
Q
define condensation polymer
A
joining together of monomers with a loss of a small molecule of water
6
Q
what is formed in the reaction of 2 different monomers react?
A
2n-1 H2O
7
Q
what is formed in a reaction if two of the same monomers react?
A
n-1 H2O
