Topic 12.1.23 min read
12.1.2 Condensation Polymers
What they are: · Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed between two monomers, a small molecule (often water) is released. · If one monomer contains a -OH group and the other -H, then they can be joined by eliminating a m
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12.1.2 Condensation Polymers
What is it?
What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed between two monomers, a small molecule (often water) is released. - If one monomer contains a -OH group and the other -H, then they can be joined by **eliminating a m
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12.1.2 Condensation Polymers is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed between two monomers, a small molecule (often water) is released. - If one monomer contains a -OH group and the other -H, then they can be joined by **eliminating a m
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Understanding 12.1.2 Condensation Polymers helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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- What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed be
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- What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed be
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 12.1.2 Condensation Polymers without a clear definition.
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What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed be
What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed between two monomers, a small molecule
- Definition
- What they are: - Condensation polymers are formed in a condensation reaction where each time a bond is formed between two monomers, a small molecule
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- Do not write about 12.1.2 Condensation Polymers without a clear definition.
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Define
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