Interpretation : To describe a polymer and a monomer.
Concept Introduction:
Answer to Problem 26LC
A polymer is an unspecified monomer unit count. Examples include rubber, glass, etc.
A monomer is a single molecule that will form a polymer by a process called condensation
Explanation of Solution
A polymer is a material whose molecular structure is composed primarily or entirely of many connected units of a similar nature. For example,
Monomer:
Polymers and monomers are organic compounds. Monomers are single molecules whereas polymers are formed from monomers losing small molecules such as water or methanol a by-product.
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