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Organic Chemistry - Synthetic Polymers (Paper 2) Flashcards

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how are condensation polymers formed?

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by a condensation reaction combining two different monomers

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what is a polyester?

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a condensation polymer formed by two different monomers, a dicarboxylic acid and a diol. where each monomer joins to the next, a separate molecule of water is also produced

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are any polymers biodegradable?

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some polyesters, known as biopolyesters, are biodegradable

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