Polymers

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The process which small molecules are joined together by covalent bonds to form larger molecules
Polymerisation
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The subunit of polymer
Monomer
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The type of polymerization which monomers with different functional groups react together
Condensation
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The type of polymerization which double bonds in molecules break and the molecules add on to each other.
Addition
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The force that hold many polymers together
Intermolecular
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Linkage formed in condensation polymerisation that is composed of C=O,N-C, and N-H bonding
Amide linkage
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Bond between a hydroxyl group (OH) and a carboxyl group (COOH)
Ester linkage
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The product made from hydrolysis of protein
Amino acid
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The reaction take places when fatty acid and glycerol join together to make fat
Dehydration
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Monomer with ... bond cannot undergoes addition polymerization
Single
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Substance that can be degrade by microorganism
Biodegradable
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A synthetic polythene
Terylene
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A polymer used to make ropes, fishing nets and lines, tents, curtains
Nylon
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The subunit of polymer

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Monomer

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The type of polymerization which monomers with different functional groups react together

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The type of polymerization which double bonds in molecules break and the molecules add on to each other.

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The force that hold many polymers together

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