Condensation polymers are polymers that form when monomers react to create a larger polymer and a small molecule, usually water
Condensation polymers lose atoms during formation, unlike addition polymers.
What is the general reaction formula for condensation polymerization?
nA+nB→(AB)n+nH2O
Match the type of polymerization with its characteristics:
Condensation ↔️ Monomers react and lose atoms
Addition ↔️ Monomers add together without losing atoms
Condensation polymerization is a process where monomers join together to form a larger polymer molecule, accompanied by the release of a small molecule, typically water
Steps in the process of condensation polymerization:
1️⃣ Monomer Reaction
2️⃣ Bond Formation
3️⃣ By-product Release
4️⃣ Chain Extension
Polyamides are formed from the reaction of a diamine and a dicarboxylic acid.
What is the by-product of polyamide formation?
Water
Match the aspect with the type of polymerization:
By-products present ↔️ Condensation
Monomers directly add together ↔️ Addition
Condensation polymers release a small molecule, usually water, during formation.
Condensation polymers are formed when monomers react and lose atoms, releasing a small molecule such as water
What is the by-product of condensation polymerization?
Water
The general reaction for condensation polymerization is nA + nB \rightarrow (AB)_{n} + nH_{2}O
Ordering of the reaction for condensation polymerization:
1️⃣ Monomers react with reactive functional groups
2️⃣ A covalent bond forms between the monomers
3️⃣ A small molecule, usually water, is eliminated
4️⃣ The process repeats to extend the polymer chain
What is the by-product released during the formation of condensation polymers?
Water
Condensation polymers are formed when monomers combine without losing atoms.
False
Condensation polymers release a small molecule, usually water
What type of molecule is released during the formation of condensation polymers?
Small molecule (water)
In addition polymerization, monomers combine without losing atoms
Match the polymer type with its characteristic:
Condensation ↔️ Monomers lose atoms
Addition ↔️ Monomers combine without losing atoms
Steps in the condensation polymerization reaction process:
1️⃣ Monomers with reactive functional groups combine
2️⃣ A covalent bond forms between the monomers
3️⃣ A small molecule, such as water, is eliminated
Polyamide, like nylon, is formed using diamine and dicarboxylic acid as reactants.
The by-product of polyamide formation is water
What is the general equation for the formation of polyamides during condensation polymerization?