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A type of polymerisation where the double bonds break and the molecules add on to each other
Addition
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A type of polymerisation where two molecules with different functional groups react together. A small molecule such as water or HCl is eliminated
Condensation
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The substance made of macromolecules
Polymer
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The polymer made from ethene
Polythene
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A reaction in which thousands of small molecules join to give macromolecules.
Polymerisation
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Small molecules that react together in a polymerisation reaction
Monomers
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The product of polymerisation
Polymer
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What kind of bond is required to have for a monomer to process addition polymerisation
Double bond
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Polymer made from chloroethene in addition polymerisation (abbreviation)
PVC
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Polymer made from phenylethene in addition polymerisation
Polystyrene
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Polymer made from tetrafluoroethene in addition polymerisation
Teflon
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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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Linkage formed in condensation polymerisation that is composed of C=O and C-O bonding
Ester linkage
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Substances that can be decomposed and degraded by the actions of microorganisms are...
Biodegradable
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What is the name of the products of hydrolysis of proteins?
Amino acids
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What is the product of hydrolysis of starch?
Glucose
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What are the product of hydrolysis of fats and oils?
Glycerol and fatty acids
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What is the enzyme used for hydrolysis of starch?
Amylase
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What is the enzyme used for hydrolysis of fats and oils?
Lipase
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What is the enzyme used for hydrolysis of proteins?
Protease
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What is the name of the reaction in which molecules are broken down by reaction with water?
Hydrolysis
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A type of polymerisation where two molecules with different functional groups react together. A small molecule such as water or HCl is eliminated

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Condensation

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The substance made of macromolecules

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The polymer made from ethene

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A reaction in which thousands of small molecules join to give macromolecules.

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