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According to Sci-Tech Encyclopedia, as quoted on Answers.com, The linking of small molecules (monomers) to make larger molecules. There are two primary ways this linking occurs, condensation method, and the addition method. Both require a catalyst, such as an acid, or a heat source, depending on which method is used.

For a more complete discussion of this subject, see the excellent article on Answers.com For a children's version of the explanation of polymerisation, see this excellent "Making Science Fun" article: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000039

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Decene is an alkene which is a hydrocarbon made from crude oil but with a double bond between the two carbon atoms. To make use of any alkenes which in this case is decene you could turn it into a polymer (which is a plastic). to do this you go through a process called polymerisation. At the start of polymerisation first you have your alkene which is called a monomer in this case it would be decene and you would have lots of them, then after polymerisation it would turn into polydecene- a type of plastic this plastic would be a type of use hope it answers the question!!


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Cracking is a process in which larger hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller ones by heat and pressure, often used to produce gasoline. Polymerization is a process in which smaller molecules, called monomers, are chemically joined together to form larger molecules called polymers, used to create plastics and synthetic materials. In summary, cracking breaks molecules apart while polymerization joins molecules together.


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Molecules that are synthesised from multiple subunits are known as polymers. The subunits are known as monomers. An example of a polymer is a protein, which is made up of amino acid subunits (monomers). A large organic molecule, usually created by polymerisation of monomers is known as a macromolecule. This includes nucleic acids, proteins and carbohydrates.

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