Chapter 23.5, Problem 3Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of nylon -6,6 and protein has to be compared.

Concept introduction:

Polyamide: One $-COOH$ group of a dicarboxylic acid reacts with the one of the amino groups of a diamine results in the formation of an amide between them. Repeated linking of more molecule results in the formation of a polymer with amide linkage called polyamide.

Nylon -6,6 is a polyamide. It is most common material to used in the textiles and platic indutries.The formula of nylon is ${{\text{(C}}_{\text{12}}{\text{H}}_{\text{22}}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{n}}$.

Proteins are the building block of amino acids. These are part of everything that happens within cell and also essential parts of your diet , as they provide some of energy you get from your food.