Polymers are two chemicals which are non-reactive when separate and will form a major chemical reaction when mixed, such as Drano Max, polymer adhesives, and glow sticks.
Let's break down the word: Poly- means many -Mer means part. So, the word means many parts. Polymers are large molecules that are made of a chain of smaller, repeating molecules. Polymers are found...
Taken from Wikipediathe free encyclopedia Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial...
Lipids are not polymers. They are macromolecules but they are not polymers. Some lipids are called tryglycerides. These are made of one molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids. However, we cannot...