Condensation polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How are condensation polymers formed?
How are condensation polymers formed?
Two different monomers join together
What is lost each time a bond forms in condensation polymerisation?
What is lost each time a bond forms in condensation polymerisation?
A small molecule like water
How many functional groups does each monomer have in condensation polymerisation?
How many functional groups does each monomer have in condensation polymerisation?
Two, one at each end
What are the two products of condensation polymerisation?
What are the two products of condensation polymerisation?
Polymer chain and water
Which groups are removed to form water in condensation polymerisation?
Which groups are removed to form water in condensation polymerisation?
OH from acid and H from alcohol
What type of link forms between monomers in polyester?
What type of link forms between monomers in polyester?
An ester link
Which two monomers are used to make polyester?
Which two monomers are used to make polyester?
Dicarboxylic acid and diol
What functional groups does a diol have?
What functional groups does a diol have?
Two alcohol groups (-OH)
What are the monomers that make up DNA?
What are the monomers that make up DNA?
Nucleotides
How many different types of nucleotide monomers form DNA?
How many different types of nucleotide monomers form DNA?
Four
What are the monomers that join together to form proteins?
What are the monomers that join together to form proteins?
Amino acids
Which elements make up carbohydrates?
Which elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen