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Polymers Flashcards

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Define condensation

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How many molecules are condensation polymers usually made from?

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List three examples of condensation polymers

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What is the linkage in polyesters?

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What are the two monomers that form polyesters?

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Describe the generic repeating unit for a polyester

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Which monomers is Terylene made from?
(State name and describe its structure)

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Describe/ draw the repeating unit for Terylene

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Name the use for Terylene

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What is the linkage in polyamides?

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What two monomers form a polyamide?

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Name two examples of polyamides

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Which monomers is Nylon-6,6 made from?

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Describe/ draw the repeating unit of Nylon-6,6

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15
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State the uses of Kevlar

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Which two monomers is Kevlar made from?

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Describe/ draw the repeating unit of Kevlar

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What are polypeptides and what is the linkage within them?

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Describe/ draw a dipeptide

20
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Why are polyalkenes not biodegradable?

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How are condensation polymers broken down?

22
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List the advantages of recycling polymers

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List the disadvantages of recycling polymers

24
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What is the difference between addition and condensation polymerisation?

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