A condensation reaction is a chemical process in which two molecules, or two functional groups within a single molecule, combine to form a larger molecule while releasing a small molecule such as water, ammonia, or hydrogen sulphide. It is a fundamental type of reaction in chemistry, underlying the formation of many…
A condensation reaction is a chemical process in which two molecules, or two functional groups within a single molecule, combine to form a larger molecule while releasing a small molecule such as water, ammonia, or hydrogen sulphide. It is a fundamental type of reaction in chemistry, underlying the formation of many important compounds: the linking of amino acids into proteins, sugars into carbohydrates, and nucleotides into nucleic acids all proceed by condensation, as do numerous industrial polymerisation processes that build polyesters and polyamides. The reverse reaction, in which water is added to break such bonds, is called hydrolysis. The term "condensation" is also used more broadly in the physical sciences to describe the change of a substance from a gas to a liquid, as when water vapour condenses to form clouds, dew, or rain, a process central to the water cycle and to weather. In both senses, condensation describes the coming together of matter accompanied by a change of state or the formation of new bonds. Because of its relevance to atmospheric and chemical processes alike, condensation is pertinent to the study of weather and the broader physical environment. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to chemical and physical processes of condensation.
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