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    Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits or monomers linked by covalent bonds. They come in two categories, natural polymers found in nature like DNA and RNA, and synthetic polymers. Polymers have unique properties depending on their molecular composition and bonding, including being chemically resistant, acting as thermal insulators, and serving as electric insulators. Some examples are plastic grocery bags, foam insulation, and electrical wiring coatings.

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    Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits or monomers linked by covalent bonds. They come in two categories, natural polymers found in nature like DNA and RNA, and synthetic polymers. Polymers have unique properties depending on their molecular composition and bonding, including being chemically resistant, acting as thermal insulators, and serving as electric insulators. Some examples are plastic grocery bags, foam insulation, and electrical wiring coatings.

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    Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits or monomers linked by covalent bonds. They come in two categories, natural polymers found in nature like DNA and RNA, and synthetic polymers. Polymers have unique properties depending on their molecular composition and bonding, including being chemically resistant, acting as thermal insulators, and serving as electric insulators. Some examples are plastic grocery bags, foam insulation, and electrical wiring coatings.

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    DEFINITION OF POLYMERS

    POLYMERS - The word polymer comes from the Greek prefix poly-, which
    means "many," and the suffix -mer, which means "parts."
    - Polymers are materials made of long, repeating chains of molecules.
    - A polymer is a large molecule made up of chains or rings of linked repeating
    subunits, which are called monomers.
    - The materials have unique properties, depending on the type of molecules
    being bonded and how they are bonded.
    - Some polymers bend and stretch, like rubber and polyester. Others are
    hard and tough, like epoxies and glass.

    During a POLYMERIZATION
    reaction, a large number of
    monomers become connected by
    covalent bonds to form a single long
    molecule, a polymer.

    Polymers in our everyday living:


    - Grocery bags - Computers
    - Soda - Food packaging
    - Water bottles - Auto parts
    - Phones - Toys
    2 CATEGORIES OF POLYMERS:
    A. NATURAL POLYMERS (Biopolymers)
    B. SYNTHETIC POLYMERS
    Natural Polymers
    - Polymers abound in nature. The ultimate natural polymers are the
    Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic acid (RNA) that define life.

    PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS
    A. CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    - Polymers can be very resistant to chemicals.
    o EX: Cleaning fluids in your home that are packaged in
    plastic. The warning labels describe what happens when
    the chemical comes in contact with skin or eyes or is
    ingested and will emphasize the need for chemical
    resistance in the plastic packaging. While solvents easily
    dissolve some plastics, other plastics provide safe, non-
    breakable packages for
    aggressive solvents.
    B. THERMAL INSULATOR
    - Polymers can be a thermal insulators.
    o Thermal resistance is evident in the kitchen with pot and pan handles
    made of polymers
    o The coffee pot handles, the foam core of
    refrigerators and freezers, insulated cups,
    coolers, and microwave cookware. The
    thermal underwear that many skiers wear is
    made of polypropylene and the fiberfill in
    winter jackets is acrylic and polyester.

    C. ELECTRIC INSULATOR
    - Polymers can also be electric insulators.
    o All the appliances, cords, electrical outlets and wiring that are made
    or covered with polymeric
    materials.

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