Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what are monomers
A
smaller units from which larger molecules are made
2
Q
what are polymers
A
molecules made from a larger number of monomers joined together
3
Q
what is a condensation reaction
A
joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and eliminates a water molecule
4
Q
what is a hydrolysis
A
breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and uses a water molecule
