Polymer Basics
what is a polymer?
large molecules composed of long chains of repeating units.
What type of reaction forms condensation polymers
Condensation reaction
with refrence to the presentation, draw the basic format of a condensation polymer reaction (reactions > products).
Refrence example on presentation.
polyesters are used in what commercial item?
any one of:
Plastic bottles, food packaging containers, synthetic fibers for clothing, tire cords, 3D printer filament.
What are the small molecules that join together to form polymers called?
monomers.
how many products and reactants are present in typical a condensation reaction.
2 products and 2 reactants
Draw a monomer for polyester, highling ester link.
Refrence presentation.
what type of polymer is Nylon?
Polyamide
what are the requirements for a condensation polymer to be made? (List all 3)
1) 2 functional groups per monomer
2) 2 different functional groups overall
3) Reaction creates a small molecule byproduct
List 2 examples of small molecule products created by a condensation reaction
any 2 of:
H2O, H2O, HCL, Methanol, Ethanol, NH3, CO2, Pyrophosphate.
draw a monomer for polyamide, highlighting amide link.
correct formating + small molecule
what is one example of a natural condensation polymer
any one of:
proteins (polypeptides), polysaccharides (cellulose, starch), Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), chitin (polysaccharide).