Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 4.48C-4.50C
Condensation Polymers & Polyesters
How condensation polymers such as polyesters are formed.
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Condensation Polymers & Polyesters
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Spec 4.48C-4.50C
What you need to know
- Explain condensation polymerisation
- Describe how a polyester forms
- Compare addition and condensation polymers
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Answer each question before opening the answer.
How does condensation polymerisation differ from addition polymerisation?
Two different monomers (each with two functional groups) join, releasing a small molecule such as water each time.
Give an example of a condensation polymer.
A polyester (made from a diol and a dicarboxylic acid).
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