Polymers can be Made by Condensation Polymerisation Flashcards

1
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What does condensation polymerisation usually involve?

A

Two different types of monomer

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What do the monomers do?

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React together and bonds from between them, making polymer chains

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3
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What happens for each new bond that forms?

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A small molecule (e.g water) is lost

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4
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What is an example of a condensation polymer?

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Nylon

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5
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See diagram page 74

A

Ok

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