Addition polymers, use

We will first discuss addition or chain-reaction polymerization and then discuss condensation or step-reaction polymers in Section 3.8. Addition polymers used in packaging include, among others, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polystyrene. Polyesters, nylons, and polycarbonate are condensation polymers. 

Practice Problem B The general structure of polymethyl methacrylate, an addition polymer used in Plexiglas and Luciie. is as follows ... 

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