C11 - polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what is a polymer
A
multiple monomers in a chain
2
Q
addition reaction to form polymer
A
lots of the monomer alkene, carbon double bonds break and join to next one
3
Q
condensation reaction to form polymer
A
multiple carboxylic acids (dicarboxylic acid) and alcohols (diol) to make a chain of esters (polyester) and water
4
Q
what is the functional group for nylon
A
amide link, NHCO
5
Q
what makes nylon from a condensation reaction
A
diamine (2 NH2 amine groups) and diol
6
Q
what functional groups does an amino acid have
A
amine group (NH2) and a carboxylic acid group (COOH)
