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MACROMOLECULES Flashcards

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What are the two forms of polymerisation and what are the products?

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Addition Polymerisation: Polymer

Condensation Polymerisation: Water + Polymer

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What is needed to form Nylon and and what is an amide linkage?

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Diacid and Diamine.

CONH is an amide.

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What is needed to form terylene?

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Diol and Diacid.

Terylene is a POLYESTER and COO is the ester linkage.

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What are the disadvantages of using plastic?

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Plastics are not biodegradable, leading to a build up of waste resulting in pollution.
Plastics are flammable, producing poisonous gases like HCN upon incineration.

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What are advantages of plastic use?

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Cheap to produce
Easily moulded into shapes
Waterproof

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