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What is the functionality of a monomer?
What is the functionality of a monomer?
- The total number of bonding sites or functional groups present in a monomer (correct)
- The length of the polymer chain
- The process by which monomers are converted into polymers
- The molecular mass of the monomer
What is degree of polymerization (DP)?
What is degree of polymerization (DP)?
- The length of the polymer chain
- The molecular mass of the polymer
- The total number of repeating units in a polymer chain (correct)
- The process by which monomers are converted into polymers
What is polymerization?
What is polymerization?
- The process by which monomers are converted into polymers (correct)
- The molecular mass of the polymer
- The total number of repeating units in a polymer chain
- The length of the polymer chain
What is the molecular mass of a polymer determined by?
What is the molecular mass of a polymer determined by?
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What are monomers also referred to as in relation to polymers?
What are monomers also referred to as in relation to polymers?
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Study Notes
Monomers and Polymerization
- A monomer is a small molecule that reacts with other monomers to form a polymer, serving as a building block for the creation of polymers.
- Degree of polymerization (DP) refers to the number of monomers linked together to form a polymer.
Polymerization
- Polymerization is the process in which monomers react to form a polymer, characterized by the formation of covalent bonds between monomers.
Molecular Mass of a Polymer
- The molecular mass of a polymer is determined by the number of monomers linked together and the molecular mass of each monomer.
Monomers in Relation to Polymers
- Monomers are also referred to as repeat units or mer units in relation to polymers, emphasizing their role as the fundamental components of polymer chains.
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