19-6: Polymers Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Organic compounds made up of smaller chains covalently bonded together
2
Q
What is a monomer?
A
The units that are up a polymer
3
Q
Most polymers are formed via either __ or __ reactions.
A
- addition polymerization
- condensation polymerization
4
Q
What is addition polymerization?
A
- two monomers combine together
- can form a polymer
5
Q
What is condensation polymerization?
A
- Two monomers connect together after creating water
6
Q
Monomers which form addition polymers usually contain a _.
A
Double Bond
