LT#4: Polymers

Question 1

Define Polymer

Answer 1

Very long molecules made up of small repeating units called monomers

Question 2

Define Addition Polymer

Answer 2

Monomers with double bonds are joined together using addition reactions.

Question 3

How do you recognize an addition polymer?

Answer 3

Contain a long backbone of single bonded C’s

Question 4

Define Condensation Polymer

Answer 4

Monomers are joined together by ester or amide bonds.

These monomers must have 2 functional groups at either end to make the chain continue.

Question 5

Polymers using ester linkages are called…

Answer 5

Polyesters

Question 6

Polymers using amide linkages are called

Answer 6

Polyamides or nylons.