Look at the displayed formula of the monomer propene:
What chemical feature of propene molecules allows them to undergo addition polymerisation?
Propene is an alkene. What is the general formula for the homologous series of alkenes?
Propene undergoes addition polymerisation to form poly(propene). Draw the displayed formula of the repeating unit for poly(propene).
Proteins are natural condensation polymers. What are the monomers that polymerise to form proteins called?
Polyamides are polymers made by condensation polymerisation.
What is the minimum number of functional groups that a monomer molecule must have to form a condensation polymer?
Draw the structure of the repeating unit representing the polyamide formed from a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine:
What is the chemical formula of the small molecule that is eliminated during this polymerisation reaction?