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 ...

They are widely used as raw materials in plastics molding and fabrication operations. Synthetic polymer chains are formed by reacting two or more organic monomer molecules together. At the most basic ...

Can be used to recap on polymers and monomers or could lead into a classroom discussion on chemistry in society.

Esters are usually synthesized from an alcohol and an acid, most frequently, a carboxylic acid. In some cases, an epoxide is used instead of the alcohol; or an acid halide or anhydride replaces the ...