Condensation Polymerisation Flashcards

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What is condensation polymerisation?

Monomers with two functional groups join together, usually losing small molecules such as water.

Which two types of monomer react to produce a polyester?

A diol (two –OH groups) and a dicarboxylic acid (two –COOH groups).

Which small molecule is lost when a diol polymerises with a dicarboxylic acid?

Water, H2O\mathrm{H_2O}.

How many products are formed in addition polymerisation compared with condensation polymerisation?

Addition: one product (the polymer only). Condensation: two products (the polymer and a small molecule such as water).

True or false? The monomers used in condensation polymerisation must contain a C=C double bond.

False. They contain two functional groups, such as –OH or –COOH; C=C is needed for addition polymerisation.