Polymerization
The phenomenon in which smaller molecules combine together to form a bigger molecules
Classification of Macromolecules
1. Inorganic
2. Organic
Types of Polymers on the bases of Nature of Monomers
1. Homopolymers
2. Copolymers
3. Terpolymers
it is further classified into following types
i. Thermoplastic polymers
ii. Thermosetting polymers
Polymerization Process
i. Additional Polymerization
ii. Condensational Polymerization
Some examples of synthetic Polymers
1. polyvinyl Chloride ( PVC )
2. Polystyrene
3. polyvinyl Acetate
Chapter No 14
Macromolecules
chemistry
Part 2