A monomer is a small molecule unit that polymerizes or chemically bonds to other monomers to form a polymer, which is a chain or network of 'many mers' or repeating units. Examples of monomers include ...

Plastics are examples of polymers - very large molecules formed by the joining of many small molecules called monomers. The uses of plastics are related to their chemical properties. The name of ...

Man-made polymers are often used in clothing. Polyesters are an example of a condensation polymer. A simple polyester can be made from a monomer which has two hydroxyl groups (-OH) and another ...