What is the monomer of polystyrene?

Practice Questions

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What is the monomer of polystyrene?
  1. Ethylene
  2. Styrene
  3. Propylene
  4. Vinyl chloride

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the monomer of polystyrene?
  • Step 1: Understand what a monomer is. A monomer is a small molecule that can join together to form a larger molecule called a polymer.
  • Step 2: Identify the polymer in question. The polymer we are discussing is polystyrene.
  • Step 3: Find out what the monomer of polystyrene is. The monomer that makes up polystyrene is called styrene.
  • Step 4: Learn how monomers work. Styrene molecules can link together through a process called polymerization to create polystyrene.
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