Question 60 of 107 in Synthetic Polymers

Making a polyester

1 mark · Easy

State the small molecule that is produced each time two monomers join together during polyester formation.

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Water

Also accept: H2O; water molecule

Common mistakes: Hydrogen; Carbon dioxide

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B1 · 1 mark · States that water is produced when monomers join in polyester formation.

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Each time two monomers join to form a polyester, a molecule of water is produced.

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