Condensation Polymerisation | GCSE Chemistry
Condensation polymers involve monomers with two functional groups and the loss of a small molecule.
What small molecule is usually lost during condensation polymerisation?
What is Condensation Polymerisation | GCSE Chemistry?
"A form of step-growth polymerisation where monomers join with the loss of a small molecule like water."
Polyester Formation
Requires two different functional groups (e.g. dicarboxylic acid and diol).
Water ($H_2O$) is usually given off as a byproduct.
Polyesters are a common type of condensation polymer.
Different from addition polymerisation which only has one product.
Comparison: Addition (one monomer type with C=C) vs Condensation (two functional groups + lost water).
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