Monomers And Polymers Flashcards

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What is a monomer

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Smaller units which larger molecules are made from

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What are polymers

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Molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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What is a condensation reaction

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A joining of 2 molecules together which form a chemical bond and involves the elimination of water

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What is a hydrolysis reaction

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The breaking of a chemical bind between two molecules which involves the use of water

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