Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isomer?
A
Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures
2
Q
What is a monomer?
A
The “building blocks” for polymers
3
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Made up of monomers
4
Q
What happens during a dehydration synthesis reaction?
A
The formation of new chemical bonds between two molecules which leads to the formation of new compounds
5
Q
What happens during a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A larger molecule forms two (or more) smaller molecules and water is consumed as a reactant
6
Q
What is the relationship between monomers and polymers?
A
Monomers are the things used to create polymers
7
Q
What is carboxyl made from?
A
-COOH
8
Q
What is amino made of?
A
-NH2
9
Q
What is hydroxl made of?
A
-OH
10
Q
What is phosphate made of?
A
-PO4
