C11 - Polymers
(Set 1 only)
Independent Learning
Introduction
Different polymers have different properties, depending on the monomers they are made from and the conditions under which these monomers were joined together. You will learn about different types of manufactured polymers, including addition polymers and condensation polymers.This topic also covers natural polymers, including polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. You will be able to identify the types of monomers that form these polymers, and be able to describe the basic structure of DNA.
Specification Links
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write check to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic.
Task 1b: listen to the podcast to get and overview of this topic
Learn
Task 2: Addition Polymerisation
Task 2b: Make notes that:
State how polymers are made.
Describe what happens in addition polymerisation reactions.
Draw a diagram to represent polymerisation from an alkene molecule
Give an example of a polymer and state it use.
Task 3: Condensation polymerisation
Task 3b:
Describe condensation polymerisation.
Draw a simplified structure of the monomers for a condensation polymer when the structure of the polymer is given.
Draw a simplified structure of a condensation polymer when the structure of the monomers are given.
Task 3c: Complete and mark the exam questions
Task 3d: Complete the quiz
Task 4: Natural Polymers
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Describe how monosaccharides can form the following polysaccharides:
Sucrose
Starch
Cellulose
Describe the structure of an amino acid.
Explain how amino acids react together in an acid–base reaction to form proteins.
Task 5: DNA
Task 5b: Make notes that
Describe the structure of DNA.
Sketch the shape of a DNA strand.
Describe the importance of DNA for living systems.
Draw a nucleotide showing the 3 components.
Explain how DNA is formed.
Explain how DNA controls protein synthesis
Task 5c: Complete and mark the exam questions
Task 6: Summary
Task 6a: Watch the video from 10:39 to the end
Task 6b: Complete the Seneca task:
Task 6c: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic. Use the specification link to help you.
Task 7: Check
Complete the quiz to make sure you understand this unit: