Monomers and Polymers Exam Questions

Question 1

Describe the chemical reactions involved in the conversion of polymers to monomers and monomers to polymers.
Give two named examples of polymers and their associated monomers to illustrate your answer. (5)

Answer 1

A condensation reaction joins monomers together and forms a (chemical) bond and releases water
A hydrolysis reaction breaks a (chemical) bond between monomers and uses water
Amino acid and Protein
Beta glucose and cellulose

Question 2

What is a monomer? (1)

Answer 2

A smaller molecule from which polymers are made