Polymers Flashcards

1
Q

What are condensation polymers formed between?

A

Dicarboxylic acids and diols (Poly ester)
Dicarboxylic acids and diamines (Poly amide)
Amino acids

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2
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What are the monomers of Nylon-6,6?

A

1,6-diaminohexane
Hexane-1,6-dicarboxylic acid

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3
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What are the monomers of kevlar?

A

Benzene-1,4-diamine
Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid

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4
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What are the uses of kevlar? Why is it suited to its role?

A

Bullet proof vests
Its aromatic rings pack flat together well due to strong intermolecular forces

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5
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What are the uses of Nylon?

A

Clothes, Rope, Tyre cords

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6
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Condensation Polymer

A

Many monomers bound together having lost water

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7
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Are Polyesters and polyamides biodegradable

A

Yes as they can be broken down by hydrolysis due to polar bonds

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8
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What are the monomers of terylene?

A

Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid
Ethane-1,2-diol

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9
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What are the uses of terylene

A

Fibres for clothes

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10
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What are the disadvantages of burning polymers

A

They release CO2, CO, C and other toxic chemicals

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