Chapter 25:Macromolecules

Natural Polymers

________ are formed by condensation polymerization.

amino acids

When two ________ combine with each other, protein is formed and H2O is a by- product.

small molecules

The monomers join their functional groups, by getting rid of or eliminating ________.

Synthetic Polymers

________ are manmade polymers that are formed by;

Advantages

cheap, easy shaped, non corrosive, easily coloured

Disadvantages

non biodegradable, burn to produce toxic fumes , difficult to dispose of therefore pollutant