Chapter 25- Macromolecules

The process of joining together a large number of monomers to make a polymer.

________ and polymers are non- biodegradable and cause pollution problems.

A long chain molecule containing hundreds of atoms joined together by covalent bonds.

There are two ________ polymers: polyamides and polyesters.

________ is used to manufacture the polymer, poly (________), commonly known as polythene.

________ is made from diol and dicarboxylic acid.

________ is made from diamine and dicarboxylic acid.

Small repeating units that join to form a macromolecule.

At ________ and pressure, thousands of alkenes join together to form an addition polymer.

The type of polymeristion where no atoms are lost so just one product is formed.

The type of polymerisation where a small molecule, usually water, is also produced as a byproduct.

Small repeating units that join to form a macromolecule

the process of joining together a large number of monomers to make a polymer

the type of polymeristion where no atoms are lost so just one product is formed

the type of polymerisation where a small molecule, usually water, is also produced as a byproduct

polyamides and polyesters

Synthetic polymer of a type made by the linkage of an amino group of one molecule and a carboxylic acid group of another.

Synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups.

Capable of being decomposed by the environment naturally.

Not capable of being broken down naturally (by the action of living organisms.)