Large molecules made up of smaller repeating units called monomers.

Small molecules that cannot be combined to form larger structures.

A type of chemical reaction that involves the breaking of bonds.

A mixture of different types of plastics.

The process of breaking down polymers into monomers.

The chemical process by which monomers are chemically bonded to form a polymer.

A method of synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

The process of mixing different types of plastics together.

Thermosets can be remolded after curing, while thermoplastics cannot be reshaped.

Thermosets cannot be remolded after curing, while thermoplastics can be heated and reshaped multiple times.

Thermosets are always flexible, while thermoplastics are always rigid.

Thermosets are used for electrical insulation, while thermoplastics are used for structural applications.

Used in packaging, containers, and various consumer products due to their versatility.

Primarily used in high-temperature applications only.

Exclusively used for electrical insulation purposes.

Mainly utilized in the production of metals.

A type of polymer that has strong bonds between chains, making it rigid and very strong.

A type of polymer that is flexible and can easily change shape.

A type of polymer that is soluble in water and has low strength.

A type of polymer that is made from natural sources and is biodegradable.

To enhance properties such as color, strength, and resistance to degradation.

To reduce the cost of production.

To make polymers biodegradable.

To increase the weight of the polymer.

The color of the polymer

The chemical nature of the monomer, the length of the polymer chain, and how the monomers are joined together.

The temperature at which the polymer is processed

The presence of additives in the polymer

A type of polymer that can be heated and reformed multiple times without undergoing any significant chemical change.

A type of metal that can be molded into various shapes when heated.

A type of ceramic that is used for high-temperature applications.

A type of glass that can be recycled only once.

A type of polymer

The basic building block or single unit that makes up a polymer.

A chemical reaction that forms polymers

A complex carbohydrate made of multiple sugars.

A polymer with side chains that branch off from the main chain, affecting its properties.

A linear polymer with no side chains.

A polymer that is soluble in water only.

A polymer that can only be formed at high temperatures.

A type of polymer that is elastic and can stretch significantly without breaking.

A rigid material that cannot deform under stress.

A type of metal used in construction.

A synthetic fiber used in clothing.

The temperature at which a polymer transitions from a brittle state to a more flexible state.

The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.

The temperature at which a gas condenses into a liquid.

The temperature at which a material loses its electrical conductivity.

A compound made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms, often used as a monomer in polymer production.

A type of salt formed from the reaction of an acid and a base.

A molecule that contains only oxygen and nitrogen atoms.

A complex carbohydrate made from sugar molecules.

It determines the color of the polymer.

It affects the physical properties, such as strength and flexibility.

It influences the cost of production.

It has no impact on the polymer's characteristics.