Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given monomers need to be polymerized to the corresponding
Concept Introduction:
Polymerization is a chemical process in which the very small units combine together to form a very large unit with high molar mass.
Monomers:
It is the small repeating molecule or unit in the polymerization reaction.
Polymers:
The large unit formed as the end-product in the polymerization reaction is called the polymer.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of ethylene units (monomer) in a large polyethylene molecule need to be calculated by using the degree of polymerization expression.
Concept Introduction:
Degree of polymerizations:
The degree of polymerization is the simple whole-number ratio of the molar mass of the polymer to the molar mass of a monomeric unit for the
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