Condensation Polymerisation

• What are the different homologous series of organic compounds mentioned?

  Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids
• What type of bond must monomers have in addition polymerisation?

  C=C double bond
• What is condensation polymerisation?

  • Monomers join to produce a polymer
  • Requires two functional groups
  • Produces a small molecule (usually water) as by-product
• What is produced as a by-product in condensation polymerisation?

  Water
• How are polyesters made?

  • Can occur naturally or be made artificially
  • Made from monomers with hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups
  • Example: ethane diol and butanedioic acid
• What are the functional groups needed to create a simple polyester?

  Two hydroxyl groups and two carboxylic acid groups
• What is the role of the symbols in the simplified equation for polyester formation?

  They represent the carbon chain in monomers
• What are the applications of man-made polyesters?

  • Used in clothing
  • Found in various synthetic materials
  • Important in textile industry