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in chemistry the word polymer means a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoPolymers are large molecules composed of repeating units called monomers.
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Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers Natural polymers are cheap to recycle and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle. Natural polymers are expe?
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
When monomers combine they form what?
Monomers hook up to form polymers. There is a link below that will lead you to the Wikipedia post on polymers.Water is also produced, this is a condensation reaction.
Why are proteins and carbohydrates polymers-?
It depends on the context. Colloquially, proteins and carbohydrates mean the polymers (polypeptides and polysaccharides) because there is no need to address the monomers - we eat the polymers. However, while studying Biochemistry, it is not sufficient to say just protein or carbohydrate. You would need to specify if your talking about a monomer or a polymer and what type.
What is A large molecule that consist of many repeating structural units?
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Polymers of amino acids are?
Polymers of amino acids are proteins.
What is the purpose of polymers?
Polymers are used all around, plastics and rubber are polymers.
Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers Natural polymers are cheap to recycle and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle. Natural polymers are expe?
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
What are macrolecules?
did you mean a macromolecule? it's made up of polymers , basically a giant molecule
What is meant by water soluble polymers?
Water soluble polymers are polymers that will dissolve in water.
A large molecule synthesized from many monomers is called a what?
they are called polymers
Modified natural polymers for drug delivery?
modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purposeModified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose. Modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose.
What are the polymers of carbohydrate's?
The polymers of carbohydrates are polysaccharide.
What are the polymers that are produced in factories called?
Polymers.
Why are synthetic polymers often used in place of natural material?
Synthetic polymers are cheaper than natural polymers. Natural polymers are also less plentiful.
What are large molecules made up of smaller molecules?
The answer is polymer. Could also be referring to Macromolecule
How are polymers made into crude oil?
Polymers are not made into crude oil. Crude oil is made into polymers.
Are compounds that have repeating subunits?
Yes, these are the polymers.
