Polymers (A Level only) (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What small molecule is eliminated when a condensation polymer forms?
What small molecule is eliminated when a condensation polymer forms?
Water
What type of polymer forms when dicarboxylic acids react with diols?
What type of polymer forms when dicarboxylic acids react with diols?
Polyester
What does the prefix 'di' mean in dicarboxylic acid?
What does the prefix 'di' mean in dicarboxylic acid?
2 of
What link is formed between dicarboxylic acids and diols?
What link is formed between dicarboxylic acids and diols?
Ester link
What intermolecular forces exist between polyester chains?
What intermolecular forces exist between polyester chains?
Permanent dipole-dipole
What is Terylene used to make?
What is Terylene used to make?
Plastic bottles
What intermolecular forces exist between polyamide chains?
What intermolecular forces exist between polyamide chains?
H-bonds
Which dicarboxylic acid is a monomer in Nylon 6,6?
Which dicarboxylic acid is a monomer in Nylon 6,6?
Hexanedioic acid
Why is Kevlar used in bullet-proof vests?
Why is Kevlar used in bullet-proof vests?
Strong, stable & fire resistant
What are polyamides called when monomers are amino acids?
What are polyamides called when monomers are amino acids?
Polypeptides