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"Monomers are small building blocks that link together to form long chains called

polymers. They're like individual LEGO pieces that join to create larger structures. These
chains make up materials like plastics, rubber, and fibers."
"Monomers are small building blocks that link together to form long chains called
polymers. They're like individual LEGO pieces that join to create larger structures. These
chains make up materials like plastics, rubber, and fibers."

Certainly! Here are a few more examples of monomers and the polymers they form:

Sure, here are a few examples of monomers:

1. Ethylene: Forms polyethylene, a common plastic.


2. Vinyl chloride: Forms polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used in pipes and vinyl records.
3. Styrene: Forms polystyrene, used in foam packaging and disposable cups.
4. Acrylic acid: Forms polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), known as acrylic glass or
Plexiglas.
5. Propylene: Forms polypropylene, used in packaging and textiles.

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