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What is the term used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?
What is the term used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?
What are natural polymers derived from?
What are natural polymers derived from?
What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
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What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
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What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
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What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
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What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
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What term is used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?
What term is used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?
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What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
What process is used to make polymers from monomers?
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Which type of polymers includes examples like cellulose and chitosan, derived from natural sources?
Which type of polymers includes examples like cellulose and chitosan, derived from natural sources?
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What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?
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What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?
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Study Notes
Polymer Basics
- The term "degree of polymerization" describes the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure.
Natural Polymers
- Natural polymers are derived from natural sources.
Polymerization
- Polymers are made from monomers through a process called polymerization.
Pharmaceutical Applications
- Polymers have various uses in pharmacy.
Physicochemical Properties
- The physicochemical properties of polymers are determined by their molecular structure and composition.
Natural Polymer Examples
- Examples of natural polymers include cellulose and chitosan, derived from natural sources.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of polymers, including their formation from monomers and their properties. It provides an introduction to the role of polymers in pharmacy and formulation of medicines.
