1.1 - Monomers and polymers

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Define a monomer.

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Small molecules that form polymers when chemically joined.

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Define a polymer.

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Large molecules made from many monomers chemically joined.

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Define a monomer.

Small molecules that form polymers when chemically joined.

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Define a polymer.

Large molecules made from many monomers chemically joined.

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What is a condensation reaction?

Joing monomers to form polymers by removing water from chemical bonds.

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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

Breaking polymers to form monomers by adding water to break chemical bonds.