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1. (Chem only) What occurs during a condensation polymersiation reaction?
   • When monomers with two functional groups react they join together, usually losing small molecules such as water, and so the reactions are called condensation reactions.
2. (Chem only) How many functional groups does each monomer have in the simplest condensation polymerisation reactions?
   • The simplest polymers are produced from two different monomers with two of the same functional groups on each monomer.
3. (Chem only) What are the basic principles of condensation polymersiation? (refer to functional groups and repeating units in your answer)
   • The basic principles of condensation polymerisation are that each monomer has two functional groups and the repeat units are made up of at least two different monomers in alternating sequence
4. (Chem only) When does condensation polymerisation occur?
   • Condensation polymerisation involves monomers with two functional groups.