Condensation Polymers Flashcards

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What is the definition of condensation polymerisation?

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Joining together of monomers with the loss of small molecules like water

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What is the ester linkage/bond in polyesters?

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The C–O,-O bond

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What is the amide linkage in polyamides?

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The C–O,N-H

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What is hydrolysis?

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Chemical breakdown of a substance by reaction with water

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What are condensation polymers hydrolysed by?

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Hot aqueous acid (ammonium ion and carboxylic acid) and hot aqueous alkali (carboxylate salt and alcohol)
H2O/H+

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