Chemical Science Revision Notes - Polymers

By Astha Singh|Updated : January 14th, 2022

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Study Notes On Polymers

Polymers

A polymer consists of a large number of simple monomeric structural units which are repeated to form a giant molecule which is known as a "Macromolecule".

Some examples of polymers:

(1) Polyethylene

(2)

(3) Poly Vinyl Chloride [PVC]

Degree of Polymerization: It is the number of monomeric units present in a macromolecule or a polymer. Mathematically, it can be expressed as:

M = Molar mass of polymer, m = Molar of monomeric units

Classification of polymers:

1). Isotactic Polymers: In isotactic, all substituents are present on the same side of the macromolecular backbone. All asymmetric carbons have the same configuration.

2). Atactic Polymers: These are generally amorphous and are less dense than isotactic. They have a random sequence of the configurations of asymmetric carbon.

3). Syndiotactic Polymers: These polymers have a regular alternation of configuration in molecular chains and the substituent lie alternatively above below the main chain.