The compound 6-aminohexanoic acid is used to make the condensation polymer nylon-6. Polymerization is not always successful, however, because of a competing side reaction. What is this side reaction?
A) One 6-aminohexanoic acid reacts with another and this reaction is favored in dilute solutions.
B) One 6-aminohexanoic acid reacts with another and this reaction is favored in concentrated solutions.
C) One end of the 6-aminohexanoic acid reacts with the other and this reaction is favored in dilute solutions.
D) One end of the 6-aminohexanoic acid reacts with the other and this reaction is favored in concentrated solutions.
Question 2
Hydrocarbons release a lot of energy when ignited. Where does this energy ultimately come from?
A) the breaking of chemical bonds
B) the formation of chemical bonds
C) photosynthesis
D) nuclear fusion in the sun
(A) Closed (or simple) fracture and (B) open (or compound) fracture.
The titration curve of acetic acid
Amino Acid Structure
April Greiman, Does It Make Sense?
Glycolysis and the citric acid cycle
chemistry lab - acid base titration