Addition and condensation polymers: monomers and repeating units

What this note covers

1. What the syllabus asks of you with polymers
2. Addition polymerisation: polyethene and PTFE
3. Working backwards: monomer from an addition polymer
4. Condensation polymerisation: polyesters and PET
5. Condensation polymerisation: polyamides and nylon
6. Working backwards: monomers from a condensation polymer
7. How polymers are examined and what a top answer looks like

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes