Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305960060
Author: Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.32E
Interpretation Introduction

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The meaning of the terms monomer, polymer, addition polymer, and copolymer are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The process by which respective monomers combine to form polymers is known as polymerization. The polymers can be prepared by addition and condensation reactions. The common examples of polymers are polyethene, Teflon, bakelite etc.

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Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry

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