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| a very large molecule made of a chain of many smaller moecules bonded together |
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| The structures of most polymers are built from compounds of the element _________. |
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| The smaller molecules from which polymers are built are called ___________. |
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| when chemical bonds link large numbers of monomers in a repeating pattern |
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| Living things produce many _______ ________ made of large polymer molecules. |
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| List two polymers made by plants |
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| in your body, proteins are assembled from monomers called _________ _______> |
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| The starting materials for most synthetic polymers come from ________ or _______. |
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| synthetic polymers that can be molded or shaped, are the most common products. |
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| B/c most natural materials are too expensive or wear out too quickly |
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| why are synthetic polymers often used in place of some natural materials. |
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| combines two or more substances in a new material with different properties |
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| a synthetic composite made of glass fibers and a liquid paste |
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