Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
Monomer
A
These are the small molecules from which a polymer is built
2
Q
Polymer
A
Long chain molecule made by joining together many small molecules
3
Q
Condensation polymer
A
Long chain molecule formed when monomer join together by the elimination of a small molecule such as water of hydrogen chloride
4
Q
Biodegradable polymer
A
This is a polymer which can be broken down / hydrolysed by the action of microorganism or natural processes
