6.2.3 Polymers

Question 1

Polymers

Answer 1

Large molecules comprised of many repeat units.
In addition polymers the chain grows as a result of addition of a monomer with a double bond.
Condensation polymers arise from reaction of carboxylic acids and alcohol or primary amine.
All atoms in polymer backbone chain are carbons joined by single bonds.

Question 2

Hydrolysing Esters and Amides

Answer 2

In base:
Carboxylic acid product converted into carboxylate anion.
In acid:
Amide product converts to ammonium ion.