LT#4: Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
Define Polymer
A
Very long molecules made up of small repeating units called monomers
2
Q
Define Addition Polymer
A
Monomers with double bonds are joined together using addition reactions.
3
Q
How do you recognize an addition polymer?
A
Contain a long backbone of single bonded C’s
4
Q
Define Condensation Polymer
A
Monomers are joined together by ester or amide bonds.
These monomers must have 2 functional groups at either end to make the chain continue.
5
Q
Polymers using ester linkages are called…
A
Polyesters
6
Q
Polymers using amide linkages are called
A
Polyamides or nylons.
