Fulton step and chain growth polymerisation

Question 1

What is step growth polymerisation

Answer 1

chains grow in a stepwise process through reaction between functional groups on monomers

Question 2

Give an examples of step growth polymerisation

Answer 2

polyesters
Polyamides - such as nylon
Polyurethanes
Polycarbonates
Dendrimers

Question 3

What are chain growth polymers

Answer 3

monomers are added one at a time to the end of a growing chain

Question 4

Give examples of chain growth polymers

Answer 4

vinyl polymers, such as
Polystyrene
Polymethylmethacrylate
Polyethylene
Polysaccharides

Question 5

Describe two methods by which chain growth polymers are produced

Answer 5

produced via anionic polymerisation or free radical polymerisation

Question 6

Describe divergent synthesis

Answer 6

grows outwards from the core, diverging into space