Question

Define and give an example of each of the following.

a. addition polymer d. Homopolymer

b. condensation polymer e. polyester

c. copolymer f. polyamide

Short answer

(a)Examples of additional polymers are Teflon, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene

(b)Examples of condensation polymers are Nylon and Dacron.

(c)Examples of homopolymers are Teflon, polyethylene, and polystyrene.

(d)Examples of homopolymers are Teflon, polyethylene, and polystyrene.

(e)An example of polyester is Dacron

(f)An example of polyamide is Nylon.

Step-by-step solution

To define and give an example

a.Addition polymers are formed in the process of addition polymerization, ie they are formed by simple linking of monomers without the formation of co-products.

Examples of additional polymers are Teflon, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene.

b. Condensation polymers are a type of polymer formed by a condensation reaction where the molecules join together to release the small molecule as a by-product (water or methanol).

Examples of condensation polymers are Nylon and Dacron.

c. Copolymer is a polymer formed from more than one type of monomer.

Examples of copolymers are Nylon and Dacron.

d. Homopolymer is a polymer formed from only one type of monomer.

Examples of homopolymers are Teflon, polyethylene, and polystyrene.

e. Polyester is a condensation polymer that contains an ester functional group in its main chai

An example of polyester is Dacron

f. Polyamide is a condensation polymer that contains an amide functional group in its main chain.

An example of polyamide is Nylon.

Hence

(a)Examples of additional polymers are Teflon, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene

(b)Examples of condensation polymers are Nylon and Dacron.

(c)Examples of homopolymers are Teflon, polyethylene, and polystyrene.

(d)Examples of homopolymers are Teflon, polyethylene, and polystyrene.

(e)An example of polyester is Dacron

(f)An example of polyamide is Nylon.