Polymers

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What is a polymer?
any substance containing very large molecules, formed when lots of small molecules join together.
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What are the reactions that produce polymers?
addition & condensation
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How to make nylon?
condensation
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What is the formula for an amide?
NCHO
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What is the formula for ester?
CO2
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Properties of plastics?
not conductive, unreactive, light, strong. inflammable
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How to make low-density polyethene?
200C, 2000 atmospheres pressure
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How to make high-density polyethene?
50C, 3/4 atmospheres pressure
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Use of polypropene?
crates, ropes
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Use of polystyrene?
fast-food cartons, packaging, and insulation
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Use of Terylene?
clothing
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Monomer of starch?
glucose
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Monomer of protein?
amino acid
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what is the conditions for hydrolysis of starch?
heat with dilute HCL
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what is the condition for hydrolysis of proteins?
boil with 6M HCL for 24hr
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