2007-09-18 16:46:59 · 6 answers · asked by Nicholas 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
a little explanation would be nice. thnx.
2007-09-18 16:50:34 · update #1
It depends on the molecules being bonded from dehydration synthesis. Certain molecules form ionic bonds when joined (NaCl-salt) because the configuration of electrons in its last shell. Other molecules do covalently bond because of dehydration synthesis.
Dehydration synthesis can CAUSE covalent bonding but it is not a form of it.
2007-09-18 16:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably want to know if dehydration synthesis results in the formation of covalent bonds. Yes, it does.
Dehydration synthesis is the process of joining two complex molecules (monomers) together. In the process, an atom of hydrogen from one monomer and an OH group from the other bond together and form a molecule of water (HOH). When the newly formed water molecule floats away from the monomers, the atoms that the hydrogen and OH were originally bonded to will bond to each other and form a covalent bond holding the two monomers together.
2007-09-18 17:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by Serious Trouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Covalent bonds form between the monomer species that undergo dehydration to dimerize, trimerize, etc., or polymerize. A synthesis IS not a form of bonding, but rather, syntheses result in the CREATION of bonds.
2007-09-18 16:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A covalent bond is formed during dehydration synthesis:
-CH2OH + H3C- a water molecule is formed and the carbon from CH2OH forms a covalent bond with the carbon from CH3 to form:
-CH2-CH2-
2007-09-18 16:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by misoma5 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question "on its face" doesn't make sense.
2007-09-18 16:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-09-18 16:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by DMG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋