Polymer chemistry Flashcards

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What molecules can form condensation polymers?

A

Molecules that contain COOH and OH groups or COOH and NH2 groups

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2
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What is eliminated during during the condensation polymerisation/

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Water or HCl

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3
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What are the two types of condensation polymer considered?

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Polyesters and polyamides

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4
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What is a polyester between?

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A diol and a dicarboxylic acid or between a molecule that contains an OH and COOH

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5
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What are the two components of PET

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Ethane-1,2-diol and Benzene -1,4- dicarboxylic acid (aka terephthalic acid)

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6
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Draw the reaction to form PET

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on page

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7
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What is nylon the condensation reaction between

A

Hexane-1,6-diammine and Hexandioic acid / Hexandioyl chloride

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8
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Draw the reaction to form nylon

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on page

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9
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What bonds are there between polyamides

A

H bonds

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10
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What bonds are there between polyesters?

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Permanent dipole-dipole forces of attraction

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11
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Why are condensation polymers used more often than addition polymers?

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Condensation polymers are used more often as they are biodegradable and and can hydrolysed. Addition polymers will remain in the environment for thousands of years

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