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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'poly' in the context of polymers?
Repeating units
Which type of synthetic polymer can be softened by heating and hardened by cooling?
Styrofoam
What property of polymer chains gives polymers their strength and flexibility?
Entanglement
Which type of polymer hardens after being heated and cannot be reformed?
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What term is used for polymers made up of different types of monomers?
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How are polymer chains described with regard to their shape?
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