Question

: Differentiate between homo-polymer and co-polymer by giving example of each.

Answer 1

Answer:

In other words, the repeating units of homopolymers are derived only from one monomer. For example, polythene is a homopolymer of ethene. The polymers whose repeating units are derived from two types of monomers are known as copolymers. For example, Buna - S is a copolymer of 1, 3-butadiene and styrene.

Answer 2

HOMO-POLYMER

• Polymerization of a single monomer leads to formation of polymers which are known as homo-polymers. In other words, from one monomer, the repeating units of homo-polymers are formed.

• Example: homo-polymer of ethane is polythene.

CO-POLYMER  

• Co-polymers are polymers whose repeating units are derived from monomers which are of two types.

• Examples: Co-polymer of 1, 3 – butadiene and styrene is Buna – S