A student writes the following explanation of how certain molecules are formed.

A process is used to chemically link smaller units to form a larger molecule that is made up of repeating units. The properties of the larger molecule are determined by the chemical structure and the order or bonding of the smaller units.

The student is explaining

elimination.

hydrohalogenation.

polymerization.

substitution.

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Chemistry

Isiah Morales

10 September, 00:01

A student writes the following explanation of how certain molecules are formed.

A process is used to chemically link smaller units to form a larger molecule that is made up of repeating units. The properties of the larger molecule are determined by the chemical structure and the order or bonding of the smaller units.

The student is explaining

elimination.

hydrohalogenation.

polymerization.

substitution.

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Luca Juarez · Answer 1

The student is explaining polymerization. Polymerization is the joining of many smaller molecules, called monomers, to make one big molecule called a polymer. Polymerization is seen in some carbon compounds, those containing carbon-carbon double bonds. When part of the double bond is broken, the electrons in it are used to join to neighboring molecules. This process in called addition polymerization.