S2.4 Models to Materials Flashcards
condensation polymerisation
made from two different monomers that contain a functional group at either end
condensation reaction
when two molecules join together resulting in the loss of a smaller molecule such as water
ester
carboxylic acid + alcohol -> ester
COOH + OH -> COO
polyamide
Nylon is a synthetic polymer used in many items of clothing
Kevlar
condensation polymer used to make bullet proof vests, armoured materials & different types of composites
Kevlar properties
- 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
Hydrolysis
reverse of condensation reactions
vitro=requires heat & acid/alkaline conditions
vivo=enzymes catalyse condensation reactions
natural condensation polymers
- proteins => amino acids = peptide bonds
- polysaccharides= polymers of sugar
=> form disaccharides
=> energy storage & cell structure
Alloy
Mixture of a metal with one or more other other elements
Types of polymerisations
condensation & addition
Addition polymers
involves unsaturated molecules
Double bonded alkanes mostly = always 3 monomers together
Condensation polymers
release a small molecule when bodning
Polymer examples
- Thermoplastics = can be remolded
- Thermosetting polymers = irreversibly molded
- Elastomers = flexible
Peptide reacting with HCL
- peptide bond breaks
- -NH2 group is protonated to NH3+