IB Chemistry S2.4 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for S2.4. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Condensation polymers'.
HL
anabolic reaction
A reaction that bonds monomers together to form a macromolecule
HL
catabolic reaction
A reaction that breaks a macromolecule down into monomers
HL
hydrolysis reaction
A reaction that uses water to split a disaccharide into two monosaccharides
HL
metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions taking place within an organism
HL
monomer
A small molecule
HL
Polyamides
Polymers formed when a diamine reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every amide link formed
HL
Polyesters
Polymers formed when a dialcohol reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every ester link formed
Next Up
You have completed the topic 2 definitions for IB Chemistry - continue with related resources below or explore the full IB Chemistry course from the IBO.
Other topic 2 resources
Explored IB Chemistry Definitions?
Get stuck into one of our other subjects!
Other subjects' Definitions
Join 85,000 students, across 130+ countries, in 500+ IB schools. That's half of the IB science graduates worldwide.
Start a 7d free trial