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polymerisation-

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monomers joining together to make very long molecules called polymers. process known as polymerisation. Many polymers r made from chemicals that are obtained from crude oil.

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polymer is..

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Polymers are very long molecules made from repeating units called monomers. There are two types of polymers:​

Natural​

Synthetic ​

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polythene properties=

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Its properties are strong,
tough and waterproof.
It is also an electrical insulator and is flexible.​

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synthetic polymers e.g

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tights,dresses, a parachute

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difference between monomers and polymers?

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monomers-smaller units from which larger molecules are made
polymers- repeated pattern of units -monomers- joined together and in a larger number.

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materials of synthetic polymers:

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nylon,polyester, teflon and epoxy

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examples of antural polymers:

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silk, wool, DNA, cellulose and protein

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examples of natural polymers:

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silk, wool, DNA, cellulose and protein

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difference between thermosoftening polymer and thermosetting polymer?

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Thermosoftening (also called thermoplastics) are plastics which will soften when heated and can be reshaped. Thermosetting plastics are plastics do not soften on heating.

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