Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Molecules made from lots of repeating units joined together
2
Q
What is a monomer?
A
The smaller units from which larger molecules are made
3
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A reaction that joins two monomers together with the formation of a covalent bond and involves the elimination of a water molecule.
4
Q
What is a hydrolysis reaction?
A
A reaction that breaks the covalent bond between two monomers and involves the use of a water molecule
