Answer
For the addition polymerization technique, the reactant species have the same chemical composition as the monomer species in the molecular chain. This is not the case for condensation polymerization, wherein there is a chemical reaction between two or more monomer species, producing the repeating unit. Also, there is often a low molecular weight by-product for condensation polymerization but not in addition polymerization.
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For addition polymerization technique, the reactant species have the same chemical composition as the monomer species in the molecular chain. This is not the case for condensation polymerization, wherein there is a chemical reaction between two or more monomer species, producing the repeating unit. Also, there is often a low molecular weight by-product for condensation polymerization but not in addition polymerization.
