Paper 2 - Synthetic Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in condensation polymerisation?
A
a dicarboxylic acid reacts
with a diol
2
Q
What is produced from condensation polymerisation?
A
a polyester and water
3
Q
What are biodegradable polyesters known as?
A
biopolyesters
4
Q
What can biopolyesters do?
A
Biodegrade