IB Chemistry Structure 2 2.4 From Models to Materials
2.4

From Models to Materials

Real-world applications: composites, polymers, and alloys.

2.4.1 Bonding Continuum

Van Arkel-Ketelaar Triangle. Predicting bonding from electronegativity.

2.4.3 Alloys

"Disrupted Lattice" mechanism. Why alloys are harder than pure metals.

2.4.4 Addition Polymers

Addition polymerization. Identifying monomers and repeating units.

2.4.6 Condensation HL

Polyesters, polyamides. Biodegradability and hydrolysis.

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