1
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polymerization
A
allows for long chains of monomers to be linked together
- can be 1000s of monomers long
2
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free radical
A
an atom w an unpaired e-, often formed by uv light breaking a bond
3
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addition polymerization
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free radical starts an addition rxn to alkenes, keeping the free radical propogating until it terminates by reacting w another free radical
4
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condensation polymerization
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reactant w 2 functional groups on either end and can form a condensation polymer
5
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monomer polymerization
A
one end of a molecule has a carboxylic acid, and the other has an hydroxyl or amino group
6
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dimer polymerization
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2 diff reagents, one w a carboxylic acid on each end, and another w either a hydroxyl or amino group on each end
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