Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 18 - Organic Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 682: 32

Answer

Condensation polymers form when monomers are put together without losing any atoms. Addition polymerization occurs when monomers are chained up without eliminating certain by-product molecules.

Work Step by Step

Strictly speaking, an addition polymer has multiple types of monomers. However, a condensation polymer is made of only one distinct monomer.
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