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Unit 4 Polymerisation

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Name two types of Polymerisation

Back (Answer)

Condensation Polymerisation Addition Polymerisation

#2
Front (Question)

What product is produced in addition to the polymer in a condensation reaction?

Back (Answer)

Water (H20)

#3
Front (Question)

What type of bond must be broken for addition polymerisation to occur?

Back (Answer)

C=C Bond

#4
Front (Question)

How many functional groups must be on each monomer for condensation polymerisation to occur?

Back (Answer)

2

#5
Front (Question)

Why are polyalkenes so unreactive?

Back (Answer)

Because they have strong non-polar C-C and C-H bonds

#6
Front (Question)

What bond is repeated in a Polyester?

Back (Answer)

-O-CO-

#7
Front (Question)

What 2 monomers must react for a polyester to form?

Back (Answer)

a diol and a dicarboxylic acid

#8
Front (Question)

What 2 monomers must react for a polyamide to form?

Back (Answer)

a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine

#9
Front (Question)

What type of polymer are proteins?

Back (Answer)

Polyamides

#10
Front (Question)

What are the issues with disposing of polyalkenes by combustion?

Back (Answer)

• CO2 is produced - Toxic CO is produced

#11
Front (Question)

What reaction occurs when polyamides are biodegraded

Back (Answer)

Hydrolysis