polyesters and polyamides Flashcards
1
Q
what monomers make up addition polymers
A
alkenes
2
Q
why do polyalkenes not degrade well in landfill
A
they are saturated and are usually non-polar therefore very unreactive
3
Q
what monomers make up condensation polymers
A
polyanmides and polyesters
4
Q
what are condensation polymerisation
A
where 2 monomers with at least two functional groups react together, when a link is made water is eliminated
5
Q
how are polyamides formed
A
by reacting diamines and dicarboxylic acids
6
Q
how are polyesters formed
A
by reacting a diol and dicarboxylic acid together
7
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