Because the atoms removed from the monomers combine to form water.
Because macromolecules are large molecules and are insoluble. It is easier to store them and use them when they have been hydrolysed to smaller molecules and are made soluble.
When two monomers combine, they undergo a chemical reaction called polymerization, resulting in the formation of a larger molecule known as a polymer. During this process, a covalent bond forms between the monomers, often releasing a small molecule, such as water, in a reaction known as condensation. This combination increases the complexity and functionality of the resulting polymer, which can exhibit different physical and chemical properties compared to the individual monomers.
The monomers of Buna S are 1,3-butadiene and styrene. These two monomers undergo polymerization to form the copolymer known as Buna S, which is a type of synthetic rubber.
Monomers are small, simple molecules that can bond together to form larger, more complex molecules. They typically have reactive functional groups that enable them to undergo polymerization reactions. Monomers are the building blocks of polymers and can be identical or different in a polymer chain.
A polymer is formed by the repeated bonding of smaller units known as monomers. These monomers undergo a chemical reaction, typically through polymerization, where covalent bonds link them together, creating a long chain or network structure. The properties of the resulting polymer depend on the type of monomers used and the structure of the polymer chain.
They will break up into smaller molecules.
Monomers become chemically bonded to one another when they undergo dehydration synthesis and form dimers, or polymers. During dehydration synthesis, one monomer loses an H atom, and the other loses an OH group, which will form a molecule of water, which is why it is called a dehydration synthesis. A larger molecule will be synthesized with a loss of a water molecule. One example is the dehydration synthesis that occurs between the monosaccharides glucose and fructose, which yields the disaccharide sucrose (table sugar), and a molecule of water. Refer to the related link for an illustration.
They form long chain- like molecules
Because macromolecules are large molecules and are insoluble. It is easier to store them and use them when they have been hydrolysed to smaller molecules and are made soluble.
When two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration synthesis reaction, a disaccharide molecule is formed. This type of reaction involves the removal of a water molecule, leading to the joining of the monosaccharides through a glycosidic bond.
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.
Monomers in plants undergo the 'Dehydration process' (Removal of water molecule) and an oxygen bridge is formed between two simple sugar units this linkage is known as the 'glycosidic linkage'.
A disaccharide forms when two monosaccharide molecules undergo a dehydration synthesis reaction, in which a water molecule is removed, leaving a covalent bond between the two monosaccharides. This process typically occurs during carbohydrate digestion and synthesis.
Cyclohexene can be formed as a byproduct in the synthesis of cyclohexanone through dehydration of cyclohexanol. During the oxidation of cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone, some cyclohexanol may lose a water molecule, undergo dehydration, and form cyclohexene as a byproduct. This side reaction can occur when the temperature and reaction conditions favor dehydration over oxidation.
This reaction is called polymerization.
When two monomers combine, they undergo a chemical reaction called polymerization, resulting in the formation of a larger molecule known as a polymer. During this process, a covalent bond forms between the monomers, often releasing a small molecule, such as water, in a reaction known as condensation. This combination increases the complexity and functionality of the resulting polymer, which can exhibit different physical and chemical properties compared to the individual monomers.
The monomers of Buna S are 1,3-butadiene and styrene. These two monomers undergo polymerization to form the copolymer known as Buna S, which is a type of synthetic rubber.