C11.2 Condensation Polymerisation

Aiming for Grade 6 LOs:

  • Describe condensation polymerisation.
  • Draw a simplified structure of the monomers for a condensation polymer when the structure of the polymer is given.
  • Draw a simplified structure of a condensation polymer when the structure of the monomers are given.

Aiming for Grade 8 LOs:

  • Predict the products of condensation polymerisation.
  • Explain the process of condensation polymerisation in detail, including using equations.
  • Compare and contrast in detail, giving appropriate examples, the two methods of polymerisation.