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Condensation Polymers
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is the definition of condensation polymerisation?
Back (Answer)
Joining together of monomers with the loss of small molecules like water
#2
Front (Question)
What is the ester linkage/bond in polyesters?
Back (Answer)
The C–O,-O bond
#3
Front (Question)
What is the amide linkage in polyamides?
Back (Answer)
The C–O,N-H
#4
Front (Question)
What is hydrolysis?
Back (Answer)
Chemical breakdown of a substance by reaction with water
#5
Front (Question)
What are condensation polymers hydrolysed by?
Back (Answer)
Hot aqueous acid (ammonium ion and carboxylic acid) and hot aqueous alkali (carboxylate salt and alcohol) H2O/H+