Chemical Reactivity of Condensation Polymers: Hydrolysis Process

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What is the main method of disposal of waste in the UK?

Landfill

How can the chemical reactivity of condensation polymers be broken down?

By hydrolysis

What types of bonds are present in polyesters between different chains?

Permanent dipole forces

What type of bonding contributes to the higher melting points of polyamides compared to polyesters?

Hydrogen bonding Signup and view all the answers

What attacking species can interact with condensation polymers due to the presence of polar bonds?

Nucleophiles and acids Signup and view all the answers

Why are European councils being charged more for using landfills?

European regulations Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of biodegradable plastics mentioned in the text?

Polyamides, cellulose, starch based polymers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incineration mentioned in the text?

To burn rubbish and generate electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of recycling mentioned in the text?

Polymers can only be recycled into the same type Signup and view all the answers

How do thermoplastic polymers differ from other polymers in terms of recycling?

Thermoplastic polymers can be melted down and reshaped Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using biodegradable plastics?

Improving rates of decomposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Nylon 6,6?

Nylon 6,6 Signup and view all the answers

Which two monomers are used to produce Nylon 6,6?

Hexanedioic acid and Hexane-1,6-diamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula of Hexane-1,6-diamine?

N-(CH2)6-N Signup and view all the answers

How many carbon atoms are in the repeating unit of Nylon 6,6?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What functional groups are present in the monomers of Nylon 6,6?

Amine and carboxylic acid groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the polymer formed from the given monomers?

Polyhexamethylene adipamide Signup and view all the answers

What does '6,6' represent in the context of the monomers?

6 carbons in each monomer Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the +2n-1 in the chemical equation?

It represents the loss of a water molecule during polymerization. Signup and view all the answers

In the polymerization reaction, what functional groups are involved in linking the monomers?

Amide groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of H₂O in the reaction?

It is eliminated to form the polymer chain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common polyamide produced by different length carbon chains?

Kevlar Signup and view all the answers

What type of polymer is formed when asked about classification?

Polyamide or polyester Signup and view all the answers

What type of polymerisation occurs for polyamides and polyesters?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What functional groups are needed in a monomer to form polyamides and polyesters?

Carboxylic acid and amine groups Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can some compounds form cyclic esters instead of the polymer?

Different conditions Signup and view all the answers