Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
Small, basic molecular units that can form a polymer.
2
Q
What is a polymer?
A
Large, complex molecules composed of long chains of monomers joined together.
3
Q
How are polymers made?
A
Through a condensation reaction, which forms a chemical bond between two monomers by releasing a water molecule.
4
Q
How are polymers broken down?
A
Through hydrolysis, which breaks the chemical bond between two monomers using a water molecule.
