NYGH Polymers Slides

Organic Chemistry Macromolecules

What do I need to know about macromolecules? Organic Chemistry

Macromolecules a) Describe macromolecules as large molecules built up from small units, different macromolecules having different units and/or different linkages. b) Describe the formation of poly(ethene) as an example of addition polymerisation of ethene as the monomer. c) State some uses of poly(ethene) as a typical plastic, e.g. plastic bags; clingfilm. d) Deduce the structure of the polymer product from a given monomer and vice versa. e) Describe nylon, a polyamide, and Terylene, a polyester, as condensation polymers, the partial structure of nylon being represented as:  Singapore Examinations and Assessment  Board University of Cambridge International Examinations  Ministry of Education Singapore Organic Chemistry

 Singapore Examinations and Assessment  Board University of Cambridge International Examinations  Ministry of Education Singapore Organic Chemistry And the partial structure of Terylene as: (Details of manufacture and mechanisms of these polymerisations are not required). f) State some typical uses of man-made fibres such as nylon and Terylene, e.g. clothing; curtain materials; fishing line; parachutes; sleeping bags. g) Describe the pollution problems caused by the disposal of non-biodegradable plastics.

Organic Chemistry Main Menu 1. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry 2. Addition Polymers 3. Condensation Polymers - Polyesters 4. Condensation Polymers - Polyamides 5. Polymers and Pollution of the Environment Macromolecules and Polymer Chemistry

What are macromolecules or polymers? Organic Chemistry  In everyday life we encounter macromolecules or polymers in the form of plastics.  Return to Main Menu

Organic Chemistry Uses of Polymers

Organic Chemistry Uses of Polymers

Organic Chemistry Uses of Polymers

Organic Chemistry Uses of Polymers