S2.4 Models to Materials Flashcards

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condensation polymerisation

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made from two different monomers that contain a functional group at either end

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2
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condensation reaction

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when two molecules join together resulting in the loss of a smaller molecule such as water

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3
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ester

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carboxylic acid + alcohol -> ester
COOH + OH -> COO

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4
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polyamide

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Nylon is a synthetic polymer used in many items of clothing

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5
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Kevlar

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condensation polymer used to make bullet proof vests, armoured materials & different types of composites

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6
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Kevlar properties

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  • 1,4 diaminobenzene & benzene-1,4-dicarbonyl chloride
  • cross linked by H bonds between polymer chains
  • extremely strong and ordered 3D structure
  • woven closely together & many layers
  • fibres absorb impact
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7
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Hydrolysis

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reverse of condensation reactions
vitro=requires heat & acid/alkaline conditions
vivo=enzymes catalyse condensation reactions

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8
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natural condensation polymers

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  • proteins => amino acids = peptide bonds
  • polysaccharides= polymers of sugar
    => form disaccharides
    => energy storage & cell structure
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8
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Alloy

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Mixture of a metal with one or more other other elements

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9
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Types of polymerisations

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condensation & addition

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10
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Addition polymers

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involves unsaturated molecules

Double bonded alkanes mostly = always 3 monomers together

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11
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Condensation polymers

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release a small molecule when bodning

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12
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Polymer examples

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  • Thermoplastics = can be remolded
  • Thermosetting polymers = irreversibly molded
  • Elastomers = flexible
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13
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Peptide reacting with HCL

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  • peptide bond breaks
  • -NH2 group is protonated to NH3+
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