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F324 - Polymers and Synthesis Flashcards

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What is an amino acid?

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Naturally occurring building blocks of protein molecules. The structure of an amino acid contains both the carboxylic acid group and the amino group attached to the same carbon chain.

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What is the general formula for an amino acid?

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RCH(NH2)COOH

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What is a zwitterion?

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An ‘internal’ salt of an amino acid, in which the -COOH group donates a proton to the -NH2 group (-OOC-CHR-NH3+).

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What is meant by the term isoelectric point?

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The pH of a solution in which an amino acid will be at its maximum concentration of zwitterion.

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How does the R group on an alpha-amino acid affect its isoelectric point?

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R group basic - higher pH isoelectric point

R group acidic - lower pH isoelectric point

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How does pH of a solution affect the acid-base properties of an alpha-amino acid?

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High pH - amino acid tends to be negatively charged as proton is removed from -NH3+ group (acts as an acid)

Low pH - amino acid tends to be positively charged as -COO- group accepts a proton (acts as a base)

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How are polypeptides formed?

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Condensation polymerisation between amino acids to form a peptide link.

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What type of product is formed during the hydrolysis of a protein (polypeptide) using acidic conditions?

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Alpha-amino acid

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What type of product is formed during the hydrolysis of a protein (polypeptide) using alkaline conditions?

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Alpha-amino acid reacts with excess alkali and forms its carboxylate salt.

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What is an optical isomer?

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Molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other about an organic chiral centre.

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What affect do optical isomers have on plane polarised light?

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The two isomers (known as enantiomers) rotate the plane of polarised light in opposite directions.

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What is a chiral centre?

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A (carbon) atom in a molecule attached to four different groups.

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Optical isomers and E/Z isomers are examples of which type of isomerisation?

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Stereoisomerism

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With the exception of glycine, what do all alpha-amino acids have at the alpha-carbon atom?

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A chiral centre

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What is meant by condensation polymerisation?

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A polymerisation reaction in which the monomers are joined together by condensation reactions. Monomers can be different molecules.

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What is meant by addition polymerisation?

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A polymerisation reaction in which a polymer is formed by a repeated addition reaction. Polymer will have the same empirical formula as alkene monomer it is made from.

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Why are polymers formed from condensation reactions more beneficial than ones formed from addition reactions?

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Condensation polymers can be designed so that they are degradable by breaking down the C=O bond in the chain through absorption of radiation or through the hydrolysis of the amide or ester link.

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What are polyesters and polyamides used for?

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Fibres in clothing

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Pharmaceuticals often require the production of what?

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A single optical isomer.

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What are the three ways to separate enantiomers?

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  1. Separate the products of the reaction (optical resolution)
  2. Use optically active starting materials
  3. Use enzymes (optically active catalysts)
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What is an advantage to using a single optical isomer in pharmaceuticals?

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Reduces possible side effects and improves pharmacological activity.

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What is a disadvantage of using a single optical isomer in pharmaceuticals?

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Increases the costs due to the difficulty in separating the enantiomers.

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What is formed when a halogenoalkane is heated under pressure with ammonia in alcohol?

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Amine

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What is formed when a halogenoalkane is heated with dilute aqueous alkali?

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Alcohol

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What is formed when an alkane is reacted with a halogen under ultraviolet light?

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Halogenoalkane

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What is formed when an alkene is reacted with hydrogen gas under heat and pressure with a nickel catalyst?

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Alkane

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What is formed when an alkene is treated with a hydrogen halide?

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Halogenoalkane

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What is formed when an alkene is passed over a heated phosphoric acid catalyst under pressure with steam?

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Alcohol

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What is formed when an alcohol is passed over hot pumice and aluminium oxide?

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Alkene

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What is formed when an alcohol is distilled with concentrated sulphuric acid and a potassium halide?

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Halogenoalkane

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What is formed when an alcohol is distilled after addition of acidified potassium dichromate?

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Aldehyde

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What is formed when an aldehyde is warmed with NaBH4 in water and ethanol?

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Alcohol

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What is formed when an aldehyde is refluxed with excess acidified potassium dichromate?

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Carboxylic acid

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What is formed when a carboxylic acid is heated with alcohol and an acid catalyst?

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Ester

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What is formed when an ester is heated with water and an acid catalyst?

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Carboxylic acid and alcohol

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