'Monomer unit' presentation slideshows

Polymers

Polymers. Utensils made from biodegradable plastic. What is a Polymer?. A polymer is a large molecule (macromolecule) composed of repeating structural units typically connected by covalent chemical bonds. A polymer is analogous to a necklace made from many small beads (monomers).

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. The Molecules of Cells. Organic compounds. Always contain carbon Always have covalent bonds (not ionic) Usually associated with large numbers of atoms Commonly associated with living things. carbon. Can covalently bond with as many as 4 other atoms 4 valence electrons

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Chapter 11 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Chapter 11 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons. 11.4 Polymers of Alkenes. Polymers. Polymers are large, long-chain molecules. found in nature, including cellulose in plants, starches in food, proteins, and DNA in the body. also synthetic such as polyethylene and polystyrene, Teflon, and nylon.

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Binders

Intermolecular interactions. Binders. Molecule type. Gum arabic. polysaccharide. H-bonding. Drying oils. Lipids (oils). hydrophobic. Acrylics. polymers. hydrophobic. Tempera (egg yolk). Protein, fat/oil, lecithin. Mixed (H-bonding, dipole interactions, hydrophobic interactions).

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Biology is the science of reverse-engineering life

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