| A | B |
|---|
What is A a model of?,  | A monomer. |
| What is B a model of?, | A polymer |
| A monomer is a _____________molecule. | single |
| A polymer is made of many ___________. | monomers |
This is a model of _________ linked polyethylene.,  | cross |
This is a model of ________ polyethylene.,  | linear |
This is a model of __________ polyethylene.,  | branched |
 | Cross-linked Polyethylene |
 | Linear Polyethylene |
 | Branched Polyethylene |
| Rubber, Starches, Proteins, Chitin, Cellulose | Examples of Natural Polymers |
| Polyester, Polystyrene, ABS, PVC | Examples of synthetic Polymers |
| Natural | Made in nature. |
| Synthetic | Made by humans; not normally found in nature. |
| A monomer... | ...is a molecule that like a building toy can be combined with other monomers to form more complex chemicals. |
| A polymer... | ...is a large molecule built of units of smaller molecules called monomers. |
| The main point... | How monomers are assembled into polymers can change their propeties greatly. |
| Poly means... | many! |
| Mono means... | one! |
