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Differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation processes.

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Differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation processes

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You need to be able to differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation processes.
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Polymerisation Processes

There are two main types of polymerisation: addition and condensation. Addition polymerisation involves the joining of unsaturated monomers, while condensation polymerisation involves monomers with functional groups and results in the release of small molecules.

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State the main difference between addition and condensation polymerisation.
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