Condensation polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Number of monomer types in condensation polymers
Number of monomer types in condensation polymers
Two different types
Molecule lost when bond forms in condensation polymers
Molecule lost when bond forms in condensation polymers
Small molecule (like water)
Process name for forming condensation polymers
Process name for forming condensation polymers
Condensation polymerisation
Functional groups per monomer (condensation polymers)
Functional groups per monomer (condensation polymers)
Two (one at each end)
Two products of condensation polymerisation
Two products of condensation polymerisation
Polymer chain and small molecule (usually water)
Groups removed to form water in polyester formation
Groups removed to form water in polyester formation
OH (from acid) and H (from alcohol)
Link type formed in polyester
Link type formed in polyester
Ester link
Example of condensation polymer
Example of condensation polymer
Polyester
Monomers that form polyester
Monomers that form polyester
Dicarboxylic acid and diol
Function of DNA
Function of DNA
Stores genetic information
Monomers of DNA
Monomers of DNA
Nucleotides
Monomers of proteins
Monomers of proteins
Amino acids
Example function of proteins
Example function of proteins
Acting as enzymes
Elements in carbohydrates
Elements in carbohydrates
Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
Examples of complex carbohydrates
Examples of complex carbohydrates
Starch and cellulose