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Why can polyesters be broken down?
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- Contain polar bonds (C=O)
- Which can be hydrolysed/attacked by nucleophiles
2
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What is the structure of an amide link?
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O H
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R-C-N
3
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What do the monomers of polymers have to have?
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R group either side
4
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Which polymer forms hydrogen bonds?
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Kevlar
5
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What are 2 advantages of recycling polymers?
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- Saves raw materials
- Reduces landfill
6
Q
What is the structure of nylon 6,6 ?
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NH2—(CH2)6—NH2
7
Q
What type of polymers cannot be hydrolysed?
A
Addition polymers
Chemistry A-Level Paper 2
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Decks in class (19)
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3.3.1 - Introduction to organic chemistry10
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3.3.2 - Alkanes10
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3.3.3 - Halogenoalkanes14
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3.3.4 - Alkenes15
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3.3.5 - Alcohols24
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3.3.6 - Organic analysis11
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3.3.7 - Optical isomers5
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3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones12
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3.3.15 - NMR spectroscopy10
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3.1.5 - Kinetics8
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3.3.16 - Chromatography6
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3.2.5 - Transition metals25
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3.2.6 - Reactions of metal ions in aqueous solutions11
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3.2.4 - Period 3 elements14
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3.3.11 - Amines16
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3.3.12 - Polymers7
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3.3.13 - Amino acids, proteins and DNA16
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3.3.9 - Carboxylic acids and derivates21
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3.3.10 - Aromatic chemistry19
