Condensation Polymers (T)

• What is a condensation polymer?

  A condensation polymer is formed from monomers that react and lose small molecules, such as water.
• Why is it recommended to watch the video on carboxylic acids before learning about condensation polymers?

  It helps in understanding the formation of esters, which is related to condensation polymers.
• What type of monomers are used to form condensation polymers?

  Condensation polymers are formed from monomers that are not alkenes.
• What happens to small molecules during the formation of condensation polymers?

  Small molecules, such as water, are lost during the reaction of monomers.
• What are the key components needed to form a condensation polymer?

  • Two different monomers
  • Each monomer must have two of the same functional groups
  • Reaction results in the loss of small molecules (e.g., water)
• How do scientists represent atoms in the context of condensation polymers?

  They represent atoms using boxes.
• What is produced when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol?

  An ester and water are produced.
• Describe the process of forming a condensation polymer using ethane dial and hexane dioic acid.

  1. Ethane dial reacts with hexane dioic acid.
  2. An ester and water are produced.
  3. Monomers can continue to add to form a long polymer.
  4. Water molecules are produced during the process.
• What is the significance of the repeating unit in a condensation polymer?

  It shows the structure of the polymer and the number of monomers involved.
• How do you draw the repeating unit for a condensation polymer?

  1. Pick any two adjacent monomer units.
  2. Draw them out and place brackets around them.
  3. Draw a bond crossing through each bracket.
  4. Write a letter M to indicate a large number.
• What does the letter 'n' represent in the context of the repeating unit of a condensation polymer?

  'n' represents the number of repeating units in the polymer.