polyamides Flashcards
1
Q
Alchols contain the group OH, while Carboxylic acids contain the group COOH. What is the group used in polyamides and what is it called?
A
NH₂ (amine)
2
Q
What is the prefix used when naming amines?
A
Amino. Ex: aminoethane
3
Q
How do we make polyamides?
A
we use a dicarboxylicacid (2 COOH) and a diamine (2 NH₂)
4
Q
How are polyamides used?
A
In ropes/threads, ex: nylon
5
Q
how would we name a diamine?
A
Di - amino - alkane
ex: diaminoethane
6
Q
what is the amide group that you have to circle when drawing polymerisation?
A
C = O (C double bond O)
N - H (N single bond H
