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

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Homopolymer**: - A homopolymer is a type of polymer that is formed by the polymerization of a single type of monomer unit. The prefix "homo" means "same," indicating that all the repeating units in the polymer are identical. **Example**: - Polyethylene is a common example of a homopolymer. It is formed by the polymerization of ethylene (ethene) monomers. When many ethylene units combine, they create polyethylene. ...
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