Multiple Choice
How many water molecules are released during the formation of a polymer consisting of monomers through a condensation reaction?
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36. Synthetic Polymers
Introduction to Polymers
Multiple Choice
Which of the following options correctly pairs a polymer with its monomer?
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Understand the concept of polymers and monomers: A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units called monomers. Each polymer is formed from a specific type of monomer through a process called polymerization.
Identify the monomer for Polyethylene: Polyethylene is a polymer made from the monomer ethylene. The polymerization of ethylene involves the opening of the double bond in ethylene molecules to form long chains.
Identify the monomer for Polystyrene: Polystyrene is a polymer made from the monomer styrene, not styrene oxide. Styrene is a vinyl group attached to a benzene ring, and it polymerizes through the opening of the vinyl group.
Identify the monomer for Polypropylene: Polypropylene is a polymer made from the monomer propylene, not vinyl chloride. Propylene is a propene molecule, which is a three-carbon alkene with a double bond.
Identify the monomer for Polyvinyl chloride: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a polymer made from the monomer vinyl chloride, not propylene. Vinyl chloride is a chloroethene molecule, which polymerizes through the opening of the double bond.
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