The correct IUPAC name for the polymer formed from 1,3-butadiene is Poly(1,3-butadiene), which indicates the structure of the repeating unit.

The polymer formed from the monomer styrene is called polystyrene, which is widely used in various applications.

Addition polymers are primarily formed through a free radical mechanism, where free radicals initiate the polymerization process.

The repeating unit in polystyrene is derived from the monomer styrene, which has the formula C8H8.

Polymers with chiral centers can exhibit stereoisomerism, which includes configurations that differ in the spatial arrangement of atoms.

Geometric isomerism occurs in polymers when substituents are arranged differently around a double bond, leading to cis and trans forms.

Proteins are polymers formed by the linkage of amino acids through peptide bonds, which are a type of condensation reaction.

Polyesters are formed from the reaction of diols and dicarboxylic acids, which contain ester functional groups.

Condensation polymerization typically involves the reaction of two different monomers, resulting in the release of small molecules such as water or methanol.

Nylon is a synthetic polymer known for its high tensile strength and is widely used in textiles and fibers.

Polyimide is known for its high thermal stability and is used in applications such as aerospace and electronics.

Thermoplastics can be reshaped upon heating, allowing them to be molded into various forms, unlike thermosetting plastics which cannot be reshaped once set.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used for making plastic bottles and containers due to its strength and recyclability.