Organic Chemistry – Set 3

What is addition polymerisation? Many small molecules (monomers) join together to

form very large molecules (polymers)
Draw the equation to show the formation of
polypropene

What is the atom economy of any addition 100%

polymerisation?
What hydrocarbon is always used to carry out Alkene C=C
addition polymerisation and what is its functional
group?
What is condensation polymerisation and what does Involves monomers with two functional groups.
it involve? When they react they lose a small molecule such as
water.
What is made when a dialcohol and a dicarboxylic Polyester
acid react?
Write an equation to show the formation of a
polyester

What are the two functional groups in an amino The basic amine (-NH2) group and the carboxylic acid
acid? group (-COOH)
What is formed if one amino acid monomer Polypeptide
undergoes condensation polymerisation?
What is formed if different amino acids combine in Protein
the same polymer chain?
What is DNA? Deoxyribonucleic acid which encodes genetic
instructions for the developments and functioning of
living organisms
What is DNA made from? Two polymer chains made from four nucleotides
(monomers), in the form of a double helix
What are the naturally occurring polymers? Proteins from amino acids
Starch from glucose
Cellulose from glucose