organic chemistry - condensation polymers Flashcards
1
Q
what are condensation polymers made from?
A
monomers but they aren’t alkenes
2
Q
what happens when monomers in condensation polymers react?
A
we lose small molecules such as water
3
Q
how are condensation polymers formed?
A
with two different monomers where each has 2 of the same functional group
4
Q
how do we write repeating units like of condensation polymers?
A
-pick any 2 adjacent monomers units
-then draw brackets around them so bonds cross through each bracket
- then write letter n to the right to show larger number
5
Q
what is a polyester?
A
thousands of monomers join together to form polymer
6
Q
what do scientists draw instead of all the CH2 atoms?
A
a box
7
Q
ethane diol + hexanedioic acid?
A
HO - 🧱-OOC-🧱-COOH +H2O
ester + water
