Condensation Polymerisation (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What type of functional groups do monomers have in condensation polymerisation?
What type of functional groups do monomers have in condensation polymerisation?
Different functional groups
What are the two typical monomers in condensation polymerisation?
What are the two typical monomers in condensation polymerisation?
A di-alcohol and a di-acid
How many alcohol functional groups does a di-alcohol have?
How many alcohol functional groups does a di-alcohol have?
Two
What functional group is present in a di-acid?
What functional group is present in a di-acid?
Carboxylic acid group (-COOH)
How many products does condensation polymerisation produce?
How many products does condensation polymerisation produce?
Two products
What small molecule is typically produced in condensation polymerisation?
What small molecule is typically produced in condensation polymerisation?
Water
What combines to form water during condensation polymerisation?
What combines to form water during condensation polymerisation?
OH group from acid and H from alcohol
What is formed when monomers react in condensation polymerisation?
What is formed when monomers react in condensation polymerisation?
A large polymer chain
Which natural polymer is mentioned as an example of condensation polymerisation?
Which natural polymer is mentioned as an example of condensation polymerisation?
DNA
How does condensation polymerisation differ from addition in terms of products?
How does condensation polymerisation differ from addition in terms of products?
Makes 2 products; addition makes 1