Polymers (A Level only) (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

Polymer formed when monomers join, eliminating small molecule (e.g. $H_2O$)

Dicarboxylic acid + diol

Dicarboxylic acid + diamine

2 of

Water ($H_2O$) or $HCl$

Permanent dipole-dipole (due to polar $C=O$ bonds)

H-bonds (between $C=O$ and $N-H$ groups)

Plastic bottles (polyester)

Hexanedioic acid + 1,6-diaminohexane

Bullet-proof vests (strong, fire resistant)