Chemistry
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.9QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The
Concept introduction:
Monomer: A molecule that can be bonded to other repeated subunits to form a polymer.
Polymer: A polymer is a huge molecule, composed by other identical molecules.
Condensation reactions: Two or more molecules reacts forms a new product with the elimination of a small molecule like water.
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