Chemistry A-Level
Polyamide
What Polyamide means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Polyamide
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Polyamide in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
A condensation polymer whose repeat unit is joined by amide linkages, with each amide group retained in the chain rather than lost as a small molecule.
Topics that use Polyamide
- Polyesters and polyamides (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Acid hydrolysis of esters
- Addition polymerisation
- Amide group formation
- Amide linkage
- Base hydrolysis of esters
- Condensation polymerisation
- Dicarboxylic acid and diol monomers
- Dicarboxylic acid and diol or diamine monomers
Using Polyamide in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Chemistry questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Chemistry A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge