Molecular bonding 2.2.1 Flashcards
1
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Define a condensation reaction
A
A reaction that occurs when two molecules are joined together with the removal of water.
2
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Define a hydroden bond
A
A weak interaction that occurs between two polar H molecules (slightly negatively charged and slightly positively charged).
3
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Define a hydrolysis reaction
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A reaction that occurs when a molecule is split into two smaller molecules with the addition of water.
4
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Define a monomer
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A small molecule which binds to many other identical molecules to form a polymer.
5
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Define a polymer
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A large molecule made from many smaller molecules called monomers.
6
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When does a covalent bond occur?
A
When the electrons of one atom are shared with another atom - and they become strongly bonded together.
