Condensation polymerisation is a type of polymerisation where monomers join together to form a polymer and a small molecule such as water.

Addition polymerisation is a type of polymerisation where monomers with a C=C double bond join together to form only one product, a polymer.

Polyesters are condensation polymers formed from monomers containing carboxylic acid and alcohol groups. They contain ester bonds.

Polyamides are condensation polymers formed from monomers containing carboxylic acid and amine groups. They contain amide bonds.

Polypeptides are condensation polymers formed from amino acids. They contain peptide bonds.

Condensation polymerisation

Chemistry

Alkenes

Alcohols

Chemical tests involving alkanes, alkenes and alcohols

Carboxylic acids and esters

Addition polymerisation

Polymer properties and problems

Natural polymers

In the Chemistry of Carbon unit, pupils learned about the structure and bonding of carbon, and its ability to form various compounds.

This unit covers identifying functional groups, naming and drawing structural formulae, and predicting reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and carboxylic acids. It explains addition and condensation polymerisation and discusses natural polymers like DNA, sugars, and amino acids.

Organic chemistry

Which homologous series does the molecule in the image belong to?

condensation polymerisation produces 1 product

condensation polymerisation produces 2 products

monomers of condensation polymerisation contain at least 2 functional groups

monomers of condensation polymerisation contain the C=C functional group

Which of the following statements about condensation polymerisation are true?

Which polymer could be formed from the following monomer?

When this monomer polymerises what will be produced?

A section of a polymer is shown in the image. Which two monomers could join together to form this polymer?

Which keyword is used to describe condensation polymers formed from amino acids? 

addition polymerisation results in the formation of one product

addition polymerisation results in the formation of two products

addition polymers are made from alkene monomers

addition polymers are made from alcohol and carboxylic acid monomers

Which of the following statements about addition polymerisation are correct?

Which homologous series does this compound belong to?

Identify the functional groups present in the molecule shown in the image

Which two reactants can react together in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce this compound?

The image shows an amino acid. How many functional groups are present in this amino acid?

Condensation polymerisation

Lesson outcome