Polymer
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Example:
Imagine trying to string together a long necklace using hundreds of tiny beads. Just like the necklace is made up of individual beads connected in a sequence, a polymer is a large molecule formed from a chain of small monomers. In this analogy, each bead represents a monomer, and the necklace as a whole symbolizes the polymer, illustrating how small, individual units come together to form a larger structure.
Practice Version
Polymer: A large molecule formed from a chain of small monomers. Polymer. A polymer is like a necklace made of many small beads, where each bead is a monomer linked together to form a long chain.