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Give the names of three types of addition polymerization and outline the steps involved in one of these types of polymerization. |
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Answer» Polymerization that occurs through the coupling of monomers using their multiple bonds is called addition polymerization. The simplest example involves the formation of polyethylene from ethylene molecules. In this reaction, the double bond in each ethylene molecule opens up, and two of the electrons originally in this bond are used to form new carbon-carbon single bonds with two other ethylene molecules. Some common commercial addition polymers are: Polyethylene - films, packaging, bottles |
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