polymerisation

what is a condensation reaction

two monomers react together and a water molecule is eliminated

how are polyamides formed

condensation reaction between a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine

what is the formula for an amide linkage

-CONH-

how are polyesters formed

condensation reaction between a dicarboxylic acid and a diol

what is the formula for an ester linkage

-COO-

what are polypeptides formed from

multiple amino acids

how could a single monomer produce a polymer

presence of a -NH and -OH group

why can condensation polymers be broken down into their constituent molecules

they contain polar bonds such as C=O that can be hydrolysed

what type of polymer cannot be hydrolysed

polyalkenes

how can polymers be disposed

landfill

incineration

recycling

what type if linkage holds repeating units of polyesters together

peptide bonds

what type of intermolecular bonding is between condensation polymer chains

permanent dipole

van der waals

use of terylene (common polyester)

clothing

use of kevlar (common polyamide)

bulletproof vests

anti-stabbing clothing

use of nylon 6,6

surgical sutures

strongest intermolecular bonding in kevlar

hydrogen bonding