Condensation Polymerisation Flashcards
1
Q
What does condensation polymerisation usually involve
A
Two different types of monomers
2
Q
What is formed when each new bond is made
A
A small molecule eg water is lost
3
Q
Why are polymers hard to get rid of
A
- most addition polymers are inserts because the carbon-carbon bonds are very strong and don’t break easily
- this means it takes a long time for addition polymers to biodegrade
