Chemistry for Changing Times
Chemistry for Changing Times
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ISBN: 9780134212777
Author: John W. Hill; Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 10, Problem 15P

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Interpretation: A monomer structure should be drawn from which the polyethylene polymer is made.

Concept Introduction: A polymer is defined as the macromolecule or a large molecule, which comprises of several repeated sub-units, called as monomers. Polymers can be both, natural as well as synthetic. Polymers are formed by a process referred to as polymerization of monomers.

For example, polypropylene is more by the polymerization of monomer propylene. The following show the repeating unit in polymer polypropylene.

Chemistry for Changing Times, Chapter 10, Problem 15P , additional homework tip  1

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A monomer structure should be drawn from which the polystyrene polymer is made.

Concept Introduction: A polymer is defined as the macromolecule or a large molecule, which comprises of several repeated sub-units, called as monomers. Polymers can be both, natural as well as synthetic. Polymers are formed by a process referred to as polymerization of monomers.

For example, polypropylene is made by the polymerization of monomer propylene. The following show the repeating unit in polymer polypropylene.

Chemistry for Changing Times, Chapter 10, Problem 15P , additional homework tip  2

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