Polymer Structures - The Chemistry of Polymer Molecules

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What is a homopolymer?

When all of the repeating units along a chain are of the same type.

What is a copolymer?

Chains that are composed of two or more different repeat units.

What is a bifunctional monomer?

A monomer that can form two covalent bonds with other monomers forming a 2D chainlike molecular structure.
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Describe the functionality of a monomer

The number of bonds that a given monomer can form.

What is a trifunctional monomer?

A monomer that has three active bonds, from which a 3D molecular network structure results.

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