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Chain-growth polymerization

physical science Maturity 9-11

Tiny bits join to make long lines.

PolycaprolactoneSynthesis.svg
PolycaprolactoneSynthesis.svg
One bit grabs another bit. This makes a long chain. It grows very fast. These chains make things we use. We use them every day. Can you find plastic near you?

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File:Schematic diagram of step-growth polymerization and living chain-growth polymerization.jpeg
Schematic diagram of step-growth...
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