Episode 12 — Matter & Materials - Organic Molecules and Properties

Organic Molecules Polymers

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the repeating units called monomers in polymers. • Describe how monomers covalently bond to form a large molecule called polymer. • Explain the process of addition polymerization and give an example of a polymer made by this reaction. • Identify the type of polymerization reaction that results in the formation of polyester. • Describe the characteristics of condensation polymers, including their structure and monomer composition.