The 'backbone' of a polymer can tell us whether it is an addition polymer or a condensation polymer. Only addition polymers are covered in the National 5 course. A horizontal chain can be seen in the ...

Polyesters occur naturally as biological polymers, but can also be made artificially. Man-made polymers are often used in clothing. Polyesters are an example of a condensation polymer. A simple ...

Plastic materials can be found in practically every aspect of everyday life, including packaged foods, furniture, construction materials, vehicles, medical devices, and personal garments (to name a ...