How is addition polymerization different from condensation polymerization? during condensation polymerization, all the atoms in the monomer units are retained in the polymer; addition polymerization results in the loss of a small molecule, such as water. during addition polymerization, all the atoms in the monomer units are retained in the polymer; condensation polymerization results in the loss of a small molecule, such as water. during addition polymerization, the chain grows in one direction only; during condensation polymerization, the chain can grow in multiple directions. during condensation polymerization, the chain grows in one direction only; during addition polymerization, the chain can grow in multiple directions. follow report by chalceem

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During addition polymerization, all the atoms in the monomer units are retained in the polymer; condensation polymerization results in the loss of a small molecule, such as water

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Polymerization is a process in which small individual units (called monomers) are joined together to form a large molecule (called polymer) via a chemical reaction.

Addition polymerization is a process in which small units of compounds (monomers) having double/triple bonds are repeatedly added to each other (using these bonds) to form a large molecule (polymer). Here, all the atoms in the small units (monomers) are present in the polymer. Examples of polymers formed by addition polymerization are polyethylene and polypropylene.

Condensation polymerization is the process in which small units of compounds (monomers) react with each other to form a large molecule (polymer) with the release of small molecules such as water or ethanol. In condensation reaction, not all the atoms in the monomers are present in the polymer since a small molecule such as water or ethanol is lost. Examples of compounds formed as a result of condensation reaction are cellulose and starch

chemical changes occur when a substance combines with another to form a new substance, called chemical synthesis or, alternatively, chemical decomposition into two or more different substances. these processes are called chemical reactions and, in general, are not reversible except by further chemical reactions. some reactions produce heat and are called exothermic reactions and others may require heat to enable the reaction to occur, which are called endothermic reactions. understanding chemical changes is a major part of the science of chemistry.