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What is the term for the smallest repeated unit in a polymer?
What is the term for the smallest repeated unit in a polymer?
- Monomer (correct)
- Polymer
- Oligomer
- Mers
What type of bond is formed between monomer units during polymerization?
What type of bond is formed between monomer units during polymerization?
- Hydrogen bond
- Intermolecular bond
- Intramolecular bond (correct)
- Ion-dipole bond
What is the term for a short polymer composed of 10 mers?
What is the term for a short polymer composed of 10 mers?
- Oligomer (correct)
- Polymer
- Homopolymer
- Monomer
What is the type of polymerization reaction that involves the formation of covalent bonds?
What is the type of polymerization reaction that involves the formation of covalent bonds?
What is the term for a polymer composed of more than one type of monomer?
What is the term for a polymer composed of more than one type of monomer?
What is the type of force that holds polymer chains together in thermosets?
What is the type of force that holds polymer chains together in thermosets?
What is the term for a polymer that can be melted and reformed into a different shape?
What is the term for a polymer that can be melted and reformed into a different shape?
What is the term for a polymer with a branched spatial configuration?
What is the term for a polymer with a branched spatial configuration?
What is the term for a polymer with a cross-linked spatial configuration?
What is the term for a polymer with a cross-linked spatial configuration?
What is the term for a polymer with a linear spatial configuration?
What is the term for a polymer with a linear spatial configuration?