Question

Explain the following terms.
1) Hydrocarbons
2) Polymer chains​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. A hydrocarbon is an organic chemical compound composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Hydrocarbons are naturally-occurring compounds and form the basis of crude oil, natural gas, coal, and other important energy sources. ... Therefore, hydrocarbons are highly effective as a source of fuel.

2. Polymer Chains (Thermoplastics and Thermosets) A polymer is an organic material and the backbone of every organic material is a chain of carbon atoms. The carbon atom has four electrons in the outer shell. Each of these valence electrons can form a covalent bond to another carbon atom or to a foreign atom.

Answer 2

Answer:

A combination of a very light gas (hydrogen) and a substance that is found in all living things (carbon). Hydrocarbons are found in petrol, coal and natural gas

polymer chain is built-up from hundreds to many hundreds of thousands of monomer units, which are called mer units when joined into a chain.