MACROMOLECULES Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two forms of polymerisation and what are the products?
A
Addition Polymerisation: Polymer
Condensation Polymerisation: Water + Polymer
2
Q
What is needed to form Nylon and and what is an amide linkage?
A
Diacid and Diamine.
CONH is an amide.
3
Q
What is needed to form terylene?
A
Diol and Diacid.
Terylene is a POLYESTER and COO is the ester linkage.
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of using plastic?
A
Plastics are not biodegradable, leading to a build up of waste resulting in pollution.
Plastics are flammable, producing poisonous gases like HCN upon incineration.
5
Q
What are advantages of plastic use?
A
Cheap to produce
Easily moulded into shapes
Waterproof