Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
Laboratory Manual Chemistry in Context
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ISBN: 9780073518121
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9, Problem 53Q
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The controversies about PVC have to be commented.

Concept Introduction:

Polymers: Polymers are macromolecules which are formed a by number of repeating units called monomers.

Monomers combine together to form polymers. Monomers are the repeating units of small molecules which link together to form polymers and the process is called as polymerization.

Plasticizers are small molecules that are added to the polymer to prevent cracking at room temperature. These plasticizers are trapped between the polymers.

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