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1. Explain the relationship between a monomer and a polymer. |
1. A polymer is many monomers bonded together. |
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3. Draw the polymer made from this monomer.  |
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5. What is the difference between an addition polymer and a condensation polymer? |
5. In an addition polymer, no small molecule is given off as a product, whereas in a condensation polymer, small parts of each monomer come off as a small molecule. |
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7. List three properties of polymers that vary widely with composition. |
7. solubility in H2O and other solvents, melting point, flammability, color, hardness, transparency, film thickness, wetability, surface friction, moldability, and particle size (answers will vary) |
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9. Draw the silicone made from this monomer.  |
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11. Explain how starch is a polymer. |
11. Starch is composed of many glucose monomer units. |
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13. Explain how protein is a polymer. |
13. Proteins are polymers of amino acids, which act as the monomers. |
