Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are polymers?
A
Large complex molecules made up of many monomers joined together.
2
Q
What are monomers?
A
small repeating units that make up larger molecules.
3
Q
Describe what happens in a condensation reaction.
A
Two substrates are joined together with the formation of a bond and the removal of water.
4
Q
Describe what happens in a hydrolysis reaction.
A
A substrate is broken down into its products with the addition of water and the breaking of a bond.
