Condensation polymers

• What are condensation polymers?

  Polymers formed through condensation reactions
• How do condensation polymers differ from addition polymers?

  They are trickier than their addition polymer cousins
• What is required to make condensation polymers?

  Two different types of monomers
• What happens to monomers during condensation polymerization?

  They react and bond to form polymer chains
• How many functional groups must each monomer contain in condensation polymers?

  At least two functional groups
• What do functional groups in monomers do in condensation polymerization?

  They react with each other to form bonds
• What is the result of the reaction between two monomers in condensation polymerization?

  It creates long chains of polymers
• What are the steps involved in forming condensation polymers?

  1. Two different monomers react.
  2. Functional groups bond, forming polymer chains.
  3. Small molecules (like water) are released.
• What are polyesters?

  Condensation polymers formed from dicarboxylic acids
• What types of monomers form polyesters?

  Dicarboxylic acids and diols
• What happens when the carboxylic acid group reacts with the alcohol group in polyesters?

  It forms an ester linkage and releases water
• What is the significance of the ester link in polyesters?

  It connects monomers to form long chains
• What is lost during the formation of ester linkages in polyesters?

  A molecule of water
• What are the two types of functional groups in the monomers of polyesters?

  Carboxylic acid and alcohol groups
• What occurs when the carboxylic acid group reacts with the alcohol group?

  It forms an ester and releases water
• What is the outcome of the reaction between the carboxylic acid and alcohol groups in polyesters?

  It creates long chains of polyester
• What are the characteristics of naturally occurring polymers?

  • Not all polymers are synthetic
  • Many vital for life
  • Some occur naturally
• Are all polymers synthetic?

  No, some occur naturally
• Why are some naturally occurring polymers vital?

  They are essential for keeping us alive
• What is the role of naturally occurring polymers in life?

  They are essential for biological functions
• What is formed when an ester link is created?

  A molecule of water is lost
• What are naturally occurring polymers?

  Polymers that occur in nature
• Are all polymers synthetic?

  No, many are naturally occurring
• Why are some naturally occurring polymers vital for life?

  They help keep us alive
• What does DNA contain?

  Genetic information
• How many strands does DNA have?

  Two strands
• What are the building blocks of DNA?

  Nucleotides
• What is a polymerization reaction in the context of DNA?

  Bonding nucleotides together
• What are the four different monomers that make up DNA?

  Nucleotides
• What do amino acid monomers form?

  Polymers known as proteins
• What is the process called when amino acids form proteins?

  Polymerization
• What are the important uses of proteins in the human body?

  They have many vital functions
• What do carbohydrates contain?

  Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
• What is the role of carbohydrates in living things?

  They produce energy
• What are starch and cellulose made up of?

  Smaller units of carbohydrates
• How are sugars related to starch and cellulose?

  Sugars are joined together in chains
• What does the page discuss at the end?

  Naturally occurring polymers
• What does the revision's link to polymers emphasize?

  It discusses stringing facts together