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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
