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Draw the repeat unit of Terylene.

Important Questions on Polymerisation

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Explain how the chains of Kevlar are held together to make it such a strong material. 
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Glycine is an amino acid with the formula H2NCH2COOH. Give the systematic name for glycine. 
 
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Glycine is an amino acid with the formula H2NCH2COOH. State what type of attractive force forms between the chains of poly(glycine). 
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. Give the structure of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid. 
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. Give the structure of the polymer formed from this acid, showing at least two repeat units. 
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. Name the linkage present in the polymer formed from this acid.
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. State what type of attractive force forms between chains of poly(3-hydroxypropanoic acid).