3.1.1 Monomers + Polymers

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The name of a single, small molecule, many of which can be joined together to form a polymer.
Monomer
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The name of a large molecule made of many similar monomers joined together.
Polymer
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A reaction which joins two molecules together by eliminating a water molecule and forming a chemical bond.
Condensation
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Separating two molecules by adding a water molecule and breaking a chemical bond.
Hydrolysis
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Reactions which joins monomers together to form polymers.
Condensation
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Reaction which breaks down polymers into its monomers.
Hydrolysis
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Reaction which involves the removal of a water molecule.
Condensation
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Reaction which involves the addition of a water molecule.
Hydrolysis
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A molecule with examples such as monosaccharides + amino acids.
Monomer
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When monomers join together to form polymers.
Polymerisation
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A molecule with examples such as polysaccharides.
Polymer
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What is the byproduct of condensation reactions?
Water
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The name of a large molecule made of many similar monomers joined together.

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A reaction which joins two molecules together by eliminating a water molecule and forming a chemical bond.

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Separating two molecules by adding a water molecule and breaking a chemical bond.

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Reactions which joins monomers together to form polymers.

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