Condensation Polymers

Polymer Basics

100

what is a polymer? 

large molecules composed of long chains of repeating units.

200

What are the small molecules that join together to form polymers called?

monomers.

300

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

Reactions

100

What type of reaction forms condensation polymers

Condensation reaction

200

how many products and reactants are present in typical a condensation reaction.

2 products and 2 reactants 

300

List 2 examples of small molecule products created by a condensation reaction

any 2 of: 

H2O, H2O, HCL, Methanol, Ethanol, NH3, CO2, Pyrophosphate. 

Drawing Polymers

100

with refrence to the presentation, draw the basic format of a condensation polymer reaction (reactions > products). 

Refrence example on presentation. 

200

Draw a monomer for polyester, highling ester link. 

Refrence presentation.

300

draw a monomer for polyamide, highlighting amide link. 

correct formating + small molecule

Real World Examples

100

polyesters are used in what commercial item?

any one of: 

Plastic bottles, food packaging containers, synthetic fibers for clothing, tire cords, 3D printer filament. 

200

what type of polymer is Nylon? 

Polyamide

300

what is one example of a natural condensation polymer

any one of: 

proteins (polypeptides), polysaccharides (cellulose, starch), Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), chitin (polysaccharide).