Lesson: Condensation Polymerization Chemistry • 7th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the formation of condensation polymers and list some of their common examples and uses.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

define a condensation polymer to identify this type of organic molecule,
list the different functional groups necessary for condensation polymerization to occur,
distinguish between condensation and addition polymerization,
use block diagrams to express condensation polymerization between complex organic monomers.

Q1:

What name is given to the repeating structural units in a polymer chain?

Q2:

Polymers can have varying physical properties. Which of the following is an unlikely property of a polymer?

Q3:

Which of the following diagrams is most representative of a thermosoftening polymer?