organic chem (pg 47) Flashcards
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definition of macromolecules
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it is the large molecules that build up from small molecules called monomers
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definition of Polymerisation
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it is the process of joining a large number of small molecules called monomer to form a polymer
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definition of addition polymerization
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it is the linking of unsaturated monomers to form a polymer without losing any molecule. Each polymer is only made of one kind of monomer molecule
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Definition of condensation polymerization
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it is the linking together of monomers with the simple removal of a simple molecule like water. Each polymer may contain two kinds of monomer molecules.
