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Explain hydrolysis of condensation polymers.

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Polymers (A-level only)

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Polymerisation and polymer properties (A-level only)

Aqa A Level ChemistryOrganic chemistry

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Explain hydrolysis of condensation polymers

  • This point belongs to Polymers (A-level only), especially Polymerisation and polymer properties (A-level only).
  • You need to be able to explain hydrolysis of condensation polymers.
  • The key ideas to know are polymer and condensation polymer.
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polymercondensation polymer

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the hydrolysis of a condensation polymer?

Direct answer

A. It involves the addition of water to break polymer chains.

Key terms

  • Hydrolysis: A chemical reaction in which water is used to break down a compound.
  • Condensation Polymer: A polymer formed through the condensation reaction of monomers, releasing small molecules such as water.

Common trap

Confusing hydrolysis with condensation polymerization: Remember that hydrolysis breaks down polymers using water, while condensation polymerization builds polymers by eliminating water.

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