
Concept explainers
(a)
To determine: The other compound formed in the
Interpretation: The other compound formed in the polymerization reaction for Lexan is to be identified.
Concept introduction: In the polymerization reaction monomer molecules react together to form a polymer chains or three dimensional structures.
Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. Polycarbonates are the
(b)
To determine: An explanation corresponding to the fact that Lexan is called as polycarbonate.
Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the fact that Lexan is called as polycarbonate is to be stated.
Concept introduction: In the polymerization reaction monomer molecules react together to form a polymer chains or three dimensional structures.
Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. Polycarbonates are the polymers those contain carbonate groups. Polycarbonates are durable materials and have high impact-resistance.

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