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Which of the following is a characteristic of a thermoplastic?

It does not soften on heating and cannot be reshaped.
It is a rigid material that cannot be bent.
It softens on heating and can be reshaped. (correct)
It is a strong material that is resistant to cracking.

A polymer is a long chain molecule formed by the joining of smaller units called monomers.

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What is the name of the reaction in which monomers join together to form polymers?

Polymerization

The formation of addition polymers involves breaking the ______ bond in the monomer.

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Match the following terms to their correct definitions.

<p>Monomer = A long chain molecule formed by the joining of smaller units Polymer = A small, unsaturated molecule that can join together to form a polymer Thermoplastic = A material that softens on heating and can be reshaped Thermosetting = A material that does not soften on heating and cannot be reshaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Polymers

Long chains formed by joining small monomers together.

Monomers

Small unsaturated molecules that bond to form polymers.

Thermoplastic

Type of polymer that softens on heating and can be reshaped.

Thermosetting

Type of polymer that does not soften on heating, cannot be reshaped.

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Addition polymers

Polymers formed by breaking double bonds in monomers to join them.