300 Level Chemistry Department exam questions and detailed answers. Download the answers in document format. Correct, detailed, and straightforward answers.
Questions:
(a) Define polymers and differentiate between addition and condensation polymers.
(b) Identify the monomer unit(s) in the following polymers:
(i) Polyamide
(ii) Polyester
(iii) Polyethylene
(iv) Polypropylene
(v) Polystyrene
(c) Illustrate the synthesis of:
(i) Adipic acid
(ii) Hexamethylene diamine
from 1,3-butadiene.
