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Define addition polymers and condensation polymers. What is the key difference between them?
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Alkenes
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Define addition polymers and condensation polymers. What is the key difference between them?
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Addition polymers are formed from the polymerization of unsaturated monomers, where the double bonds open up to create long chains. Condensation polymers are formed through a reaction that releases a small molecule, such as water, during the polymerization process.
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This answer is strong because it clearly defines both types of polymers and highlights the key difference in their formation processes. It also explains the conditions under which each type of polymerization occurs, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
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Distinguishing Addition and Condensation Polymers
Students often confuse addition polymers with condensation polymers, thinking they are the same because both involve multiple monomers.
Addition polymers are formed through the addition of unsaturated monomers (like alkenes) without the loss of any small molecules, while condensation polymers are formed by the reaction of monomers with the loss of small molecules (like water). Remember that addition polymers involve only C=C bonds, whereas condensation polymers involve functional groups that can react to release small molecules.
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