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'.

All Topic 2 Sub-topics S2.1: Ionic Bonds & Structure S2.2: Covalent Bonding & Forces (HL)S2.2: Further covalent bonding S2.3: Metallic Bonds (HL)S2.3: Further metallic bonding S2.4: Models To Materials (HL)S2.4: Condensation polymers

anabolic reaction

A reaction that bonds monomers together to form a macromolecule

catabolic reaction

A reaction that breaks a macromolecule down into monomers

hydrolysis reaction

A reaction that uses water to split a disaccharide into two monosaccharides

metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions taking place within an organism

monomer

A small molecule

Polyamides

Polymers formed when a diamine reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every amide link formed

Polyesters

Polymers formed when a dialcohol reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every ester link formed

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