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What is the difference between monomers and polymers?

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The difference between monomers and polymers is as follows,

MonomerPolymer
Monomers are the single units, which collect together to give a polymerThe collection of repetitive units of monomers gives rise to a polymer.
The molecular weight of the monomer is lower.The molecular weight of the polymer is higher.
For example, amino acid, ethylene, and vinyl chloride.For Example, Teflon, polyethylene, and nylon.

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