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CHML POLYMERS FINAL Questions
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condensation polymerization Ans: Small molecule (H2O or
HCl) is lost during polymerization
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In condensation polymerizations Ans: the functional groups
are part of the polymer backbone and are formed as the
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monomer units link together
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Diacid chloride (sebacoyl chloride) Ans: s used instead of
dicarboxylic acid because acid halide is more reactive
NaOH was added to polymer reaction Ans: to neutralize the
HCl biproduct that formed during polymerization
initiation: Ans: An initiator will form a reactive species
(radicals). Initiators will have a weak bond that will easily
break with appropriate heating to form these radical species
(O-O bond is weak)
Propagation: Ans: Radicals react with monomer to begin chain
addition process. The monomer will be a vinyl type. The active
species continues to add individual monomer units to the end
until all of the monomer is used up and a polymer chains are
generated
Termination: Ans: When two individual chains react together
in which no new radical is made (hint: w/o a radical, it can no
longer propagate)
CHML POLYMERS FINAL Questions
and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
condensation polymerization Ans: Small molecule (H2O or
HCl) is lost during polymerization
© 2026 Assignment
In condensation polymerizations Ans: the functional groups
are part of the polymer backbone and are formed as the
Guru01 - Stuvia
monomer units link together
Expert
Diacid chloride (sebacoyl chloride) Ans: s used instead of
dicarboxylic acid because acid halide is more reactive
NaOH was added to polymer reaction Ans: to neutralize the
HCl biproduct that formed during polymerization
initiation: Ans: An initiator will form a reactive species
(radicals). Initiators will have a weak bond that will easily
break with appropriate heating to form these radical species
(O-O bond is weak)
Propagation: Ans: Radicals react with monomer to begin chain
addition process. The monomer will be a vinyl type. The active
species continues to add individual monomer units to the end
until all of the monomer is used up and a polymer chains are
generated
Termination: Ans: When two individual chains react together
in which no new radical is made (hint: w/o a radical, it can no
longer propagate)
