Monomers And Polymers Flashcards
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What is a monomer?
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A monomer is a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
2
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What is a polymer?
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A polymer is a substance which has a molecular structure built up chiefly or completely from a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g. many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.
3
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Give some examples of monomers
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Monosaccharides, amino acids and nucleotides are examples of monomers.
4
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What is a condensation reaction?
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A condensation reaction joins two molecules together with the formation of a chemical bond and involves the elimination of a molecule of water.
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?
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A hydrolysis reaction breaks a chemical bond between two molecules and involves the use of a water molecule.
