Polymers

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What type of polymerization is used to create polystyrene?

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Addition polymerization.

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Which monomer polymerizes to create a product used for nonstick cookware?

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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is created from tetrafluoroethylene monomers.

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What kind of chemical bonds create polymers?

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Covalent bonds.

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What is the name of the process where long chains of molecules are formed from individual units?

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Polymerization.

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The units which combine to create a polymer are called?

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Monomers.

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What is the difference between addition and condensation polymerization?

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Addition polymerization involves the joining of monomers without the loss of any small molecules, while condensation polymerization involves the loss of small molecules (like water) during the formation of the polymer.

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What is a copolymer?

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A copolymer is a polymer made from two or more different types of monomers.

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What are thermoplastics?

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Thermoplastics are polymers that become pliable or moldable upon heating and solidify upon cooling.

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What are thermosetting polymers?

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Thermosetting polymers are polymers that irreversibly cure to a hard, inflexible form and cannot be remolded.

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What is the significance of molecular weight in polymers?

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Molecular weight affects the physical properties of the polymer, including strength, viscosity, and melting point.