polymer

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very large molecules made up of repeating units. Eg plastics & proteins
Macromolecule
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small molecules that join together to form long chains called polymers
monomer
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process of joining monomer together to form a polymer, where no other substance is formed.
addition
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used to make bowls & plastic bags
polyethene
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used to make ropes, clothes & nets
nylon
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formed by the monomers of carboxycylic acids and amines (compounds with an -NH2 functional group) have an amide linkage eg nylon
polyamide
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Formed by two types of monomer: carboxycilic acids & alcohols. Has an ester linkage eg terylene
polyester
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type of reaction where two molecules join together and a small molecule is eliminated
condensation
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small molecules that join together to form long chains called polymers

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monomer

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process of joining monomer together to form a polymer, where no other substance is formed.

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used to make bowls & plastic bags

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used to make ropes, clothes & nets

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