Addition and Condensation Polymers
Chemistry · JC 2 · Polymer Chemistry and Nanomaterials · 4.º Período

Addition and Condensation Polymers

Differentiates between addition and condensation polymerisation processes, using examples like polyalkenes, polyamides, and polyesters.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSyllabus 8873 Section 6.1(a)Syllabus 8873 Section 6.1(b)

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Differentiates between addition and condensation polymerisation processes, using examples like polyalkenes, polyamides, and polyesters.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between addition and condensation polymerisation?
  2. How do the monomers dictate the structure of the resulting polymer?
  3. What are some common examples of synthetic and natural polymers?

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