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6.2.3 - Polyesters and Polyamides

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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is condensation in terms of polymers?

Back (Answer)

Small molecules eliminated (usually H2O) to form a larger molecule

#2
Front (Question)

How many monomers are condensation polymers usually formed from?

Back (Answer)

two

#3
Front (Question)

What properties do these monomers forming condensation polymers have?

Back (Answer)

Each has two functional groups

#4
Front (Question)

Examples of condensation polymers?

Back (Answer)

Polyesters Polyamides Polypeptides

#5
Front (Question)

What is the linkage in a polyester

Back (Answer)

The ester bond

#6
Front (Question)

What molecule is eliminated in formation of a polyester?

Back (Answer)

water