Polymer Chemistry Survival Kit

Polymerization mechanisms, Plastics (PVC, Teflon, Bakelite), Elastomers (Buna-S), Conducting and Biodegradable polymers.

Polymer Science

Large molecules from repeating units.

Key Definitions

Polymerization

Monomers forming large molecules.

Conducting Polymers

Organic polymers that conduct electricity.

Core Formulas & Logic

Deg. Polymerization

DP = M_p / M_m

Num Avg Mol Wt

M_n = Σ(N_i M_i) / Σ(N_i)

Board Exam PYQs

Bakelite & Teflon (10 Marks)

Preparation of Bakelite and Teflon.

Conducting Polymers (10 Marks)

Explain conduction in Polyacetylene.

1-Day Prep Strategies

Revision Points

  • Bakelite synthesis
  • Conduction mechanism
  • Addition vs Condensation

Memory Trick

"Addition = Double bond breakage"

Exam-Time Strategy

Focus on reaction conditions.

Interactive Viva Cards

Addition Polymerization?

Monomers add directly.

Conducting Polymers?

Polymers that conduct implicitly.

Interactive Practice Unit Quiz

UNIT TEST

Test your mastery of this unit's concepts with flash feedback and explanations.