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What is the term used for the small molecules that combine to form polymer molecules?
What is the term used for the small molecules that combine to form polymer molecules?
- Polymers
- Oligomers
- Monomers (correct)
- Dimers
What is the term for the number of repeating units present in a polymer chain?
What is the term for the number of repeating units present in a polymer chain?
- Polymerization Degree
- Oligomerization
- Degree of Polymerization (correct)
- Tacticity
Which type of polymers have a higher degree of polymerization, typically ranging from 10,000 to 200,000?
Which type of polymers have a higher degree of polymerization, typically ranging from 10,000 to 200,000?
- Low Polymers
- Medium Polymers
- High Polymers (correct)
- Oligomers
What is the orientation of functional groups in a polymer chain known as?
What is the orientation of functional groups in a polymer chain known as?
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Which compound is an example of a biopolymer and is synthesized from natural sources like corn starch or sugarcane?
Which compound is an example of a biopolymer and is synthesized from natural sources like corn starch or sugarcane?
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