Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781337399692
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
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Chapter 15, Problem 39E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The terms monomers, polymers and copolymers are to be defined.

Concept Introduction:

Polymers are made up of a large number of the same repeating units called monomers.

Two different polymers are combined together to form a polymer known as a copolymer.

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