IB Chemistry Sub-topic S2.4 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic S2.4. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Condensation polymers'.
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anabolic reaction
A reaction that bonds monomers together to form a macromolecule
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catabolic reaction
A reaction that breaks a macromolecule down into monomers
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hydrolysis reaction
A reaction that uses water to split a disaccharide into two monosaccharides
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metabolism
The sum of all chemical reactions taking place within an organism
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monomer
A small molecule
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Polyamides
Polymers formed when a diamine reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every amide link formed
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Polyesters
Polymers formed when a dialcohol reacts with a dicarboxylic acid, releasing a water molecule for every ester link formed
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