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1
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what is a condensation polymer

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a type of polymer formed through a series of condensation reactions

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2
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what is removed and used in condensation polymerisation

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water molecules are removed

more than one product is formed

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what is formed in condensation polymerisation

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more than one product is formed

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4
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how do you make a polyester

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by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid and a dialcohol

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how do you form a polyamine

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by the reaction of dicarboxylic acid and a diamine

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what are the monomers of nylon

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1,6 diamino hexane

hexane-1,6-dicarboxylic acid

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7
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why is nylon strong?

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due to the hydrogen bonding between polymer chains

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8
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what are the monomers of kevlar

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benzene-1,4-diamine

benzen-1,4-dicarboxylic acid

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9
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what 3 bonds are found in the primary structure of a protein

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hydrogen bonds
ionic attractions
disulfide bridges

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