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Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an example of each.

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A polymer in which the monomers are the same is called homopolymer. For example, polystyrene is made from styrene only.
A polymer in which the monomers are different is known as copolymer. For example, in Nylon-66 the monomers are adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine.
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  5. Define the term polymersation.

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  9. Explain the term copolymersation and give two examples.

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  14. Discuss the main purpose of vulcanisation of rubber.

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  15. What are monomeric repeating units of nylon-6and nylon-6.6?

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