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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

8th Edition

ISBN:9781285199030

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter20: Organic Chemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 87QAP

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Give a definition of what polymers are, and what is their application or use in everyday life

Definition Definition Large and very high-molecular-weight substances that consist of hundreds to thousands of repeating units. Polymers are also known as macromolecules. Number-average-molecular weight is the measuring system for the polymers.

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