Question

Explain addition polymers with an example.

Answer 1

Addition polymerization

• Addition polymers are those polymers that are formed by the addition of monomer molecules containing double and triple bonds.
• Additional polymerization is carried out in the presence of a catalyst.
• Additional polymerization is an exothermic reaction.
• Reaction in chain addition polymerization:

Common examples of addition polymerization are polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylics, polystyrene and polytetrafluoroethylene.

Addition polymerization takes place in a double or triple bonds.