what is polymerization? Give an example of a natural polymer.
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Synthetic polymers are derived from petroleum oil, and made by scientists and engineers. Examples of synthetic polymers include nylon, polyethylene, polyester, Teflon, and epoxy. ... Examples of naturally occurring polymers are silk, wool, DNA, cellulose and proteins.
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A polymer is a large single chain-like molecule in which the repeating units derived from small molecules called monomers are bound together. The process by which monomers are transformed into a polymer is called polymerisation. For example ethylene polymerizes to form polyethylene.
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It's a process wherein alkene monomers are joined together into long polymer chains.
Examples: Polyethylene, Polypropylene
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