Monomers & Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A basic single structural unit
2
Q
What is a polymer?
A
A chain formed in polymerisation made up of repeating monomers
3
Q
What is condensation?
A
A reaction where a hydroxyl group is removed from one monomer and an H atom from another producing water as a byproduct
4
Q
What is hydrolysis?
A
A water molecule is introduced breaking apart the bonds between monomers
