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What is a macro molecule formed by?
A macromolecule is formed by dehydration synthesis (condensation reaction).
What is the type of reaction that occurs when complex molecules are formed from simpler molecules and water is removed?
The condensation polymerization takes place by removal of water molecules from organic molecules as formation of Bakelite , Terylene and Nylon. in plants starch is also formed by this mechanism from Glucose molecules.
What is the process that makes polymers?
Polysaccharides are formed by the condensation of individual monosaccharides - in the process glycosidic bonds are formed and one molecule of water is released per bond. This is a dehydration synthesis. Formation of proteins by the joining of individual amino acids via peptide bonds is also a dehydration synthesis with one molecule of water being produced per peptide bond.
What is the chemical reaction by which monomers are linked together to form polymers?
The chemical reaction that links monomers together to form polymers is called polymerization. During polymerization, monomers undergo a process where their chemical bonds are broken and new bonds are formed between the monomer units, resulting in a chain-like structure of repeating units known as a polymer. This process can be initiated by heat, light, or the addition of a catalyst.
Are proteins formed by dehydration synthesis?
No; they are formed by translation. Carbohydrates are formed by dehydration synthesis.
When synthesizing a polymer a condensation reaction is formed by the joining of monomers?
Yes, in condensation polymerization, monomers react to form a polymer with the elimination of a small molecule such as water. This reaction continues until all the monomers have reacted or until a termination reaction stops the process.
Why are polymerization reations sometimes called dehydration synthesis reaction?
Not all polymerisations can be called dehydration synthesis reactions. However it is a very common way in which polymers can be formed. One way monomer units can join together is by eliminating a small molecule such as water between them, hence dehydration. (Condensation is more usual). Synthesis means building up, so the polymer is built up by losing water.
What is the name of the chemical reaction which combines monomers to make polymers?
Simply - polymerization. However, this is usually addition polymerization but not always. Nylon is formed by condensation polymerization and the polymers used to make waterbased latex paints is usually called emulsion polymerization.
What type of bond is formed during dehydration synthesis?
A covalent bond is formed during dehydration synthesis, also known as a condensation reaction. This type of bond involves sharing of electrons between atoms, resulting in the formation of larger molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
Why are polymerization reactions sometimes called dehydrates synthesis reactions?
because water is produced as a by-product!
Are covalent bonds formed in dehydration synthesis?
Yes.
What is another way of describing a dehydration synthesis reaction?
A hydroxyl group is removed from one molecule, a hydrogen atom from another molecule, and the two molecules are joined together to form a larger molecule. The OH and H combine together to form a water molecule. Therefore, dehydration synthesis involves removing a water molecule from two molecules (dehydration) in order to form a larger molecule (synthesis). This can be seen in many polymerization reactions, such as in forming a polypeptide from several amino acids. In this particular case, the OH is removed from the carboxyl group of one amino acid, and an H is removed from the amino group of another amino acid. The two amino acids are joined together in a dipeptide bond, and a water molecule is formed from the OH and H that were removed.
