Condensation Polymerisation (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is condensation polymerisation?
What is condensation polymerisation?
A process forming polymers from monomers
How do monomers in condensation polymerisation differ from addition polymerisation?
How do monomers in condensation polymerisation differ from addition polymerisation?
They have different functional groups
Which two types of molecules typically react in condensation polymerisation?
Which two types of molecules typically react in condensation polymerisation?
Di-alcohol and di-acid
What is a di-alcohol?
What is a di-alcohol?
Molecule with two alcohol groups
What is a di-acid?
What is a di-acid?
Molecule with two carboxylic acid groups
What small molecule is usually produced in condensation polymerisation?
What small molecule is usually produced in condensation polymerisation?
Water
How many products are formed in condensation polymerisation?
How many products are formed in condensation polymerisation?
Two products
What are the two products of condensation polymerisation?
What are the two products of condensation polymerisation?
A polymer and a small molecule
Where does the OH group come from in water formation during condensation polymerisation?
Where does the OH group come from in water formation during condensation polymerisation?
From the acid
Where does the H atom come from in water formation during condensation polymerisation?
Where does the H atom come from in water formation during condensation polymerisation?
From the alcohol group
Which natural polymer is mentioned as an example involving complex monomers?
Which natural polymer is mentioned as an example involving complex monomers?
DNA
What characterises monomers in natural polymers like DNA?
What characterises monomers in natural polymers like DNA?
Multiple functional groups