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Macromolecules and Polymers Relationship
On the relationship between macromolecules and polymers
The composition of a human substance has a tiny base, gradually aggregating to form a giant system. The relationship between macromolecules and polymers is quite worthy of analysis.
Macromolecules are huge in quality and complex in structure, and are connected by many atoms in a specific way. The atoms are maintained by covalent bonds, ionic bonds, etc., which makes them unique.
Polymers are also macromolecules, which are formed by the method of polymerization of monomers, end to end, and in series to form chains. Monomers are like bricks of construction, and polymers are built by polymerization.
Macromolecules and polymers really intersect. Many polymers are classified as macromolecules. Cover polymers are polymerized from monomers, with large molecular weights and complex structures, which are characteristic of macromolecules. However, not all macromolecules are polymers. There are naturally occurring macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Although they are macromolecules, they are not formed by polymerization.
Polymers are polymerized in various ways. There is additive polymerization, where the double or triple bonds between monomers are opened and added to each other; there is condensation polymerization, where in addition to bonding between monomers, small molecules are removed. After polymerization, the properties of polymers are very different from monomers.
Macromolecules are also special due to different structures. Chain-like macromolecules are flexible; network-like macromolecules are strong and difficult to melt.
It is important to have a wide range of macromolecules, and polymers are part of macromolecules. Although the two are related, they have their own characteristics, such as formation, structure, and properties. Clarifying the relationship between the two is of great significance in the fields of chemistry, materials, etc., to help explore the secrets of matter and create novel materials.
The composition of a human substance has a tiny base, gradually aggregating to form a giant system. The relationship between macromolecules and polymers is quite worthy of analysis.
Macromolecules are huge in quality and complex in structure, and are connected by many atoms in a specific way. The atoms are maintained by covalent bonds, ionic bonds, etc., which makes them unique.
Polymers are also macromolecules, which are formed by the method of polymerization of monomers, end to end, and in series to form chains. Monomers are like bricks of construction, and polymers are built by polymerization.
Macromolecules and polymers really intersect. Many polymers are classified as macromolecules. Cover polymers are polymerized from monomers, with large molecular weights and complex structures, which are characteristic of macromolecules. However, not all macromolecules are polymers. There are naturally occurring macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Although they are macromolecules, they are not formed by polymerization.
Polymers are polymerized in various ways. There is additive polymerization, where the double or triple bonds between monomers are opened and added to each other; there is condensation polymerization, where in addition to bonding between monomers, small molecules are removed. After polymerization, the properties of polymers are very different from monomers.
Macromolecules are also special due to different structures. Chain-like macromolecules are flexible; network-like macromolecules are strong and difficult to melt.
It is important to have a wide range of macromolecules, and polymers are part of macromolecules. Although the two are related, they have their own characteristics, such as formation, structure, and properties. Clarifying the relationship between the two is of great significance in the fields of chemistry, materials, etc., to help explore the secrets of matter and create novel materials.
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