question_answer 14)

How can you differentiate between addition andcondensation polymerization? 

Answer:

	Addition polymerization	Condensation polymerization
1.	Monomer units have a double bond or triple bond in their molecules. These represent their functionality.	Monomer units have specific functional group which represent their functionality
2.	It is generally chain growth polymerization.	It is generally step growth polymerization.
3.	No small molecules like,  is eliminated,	It involves the elimination of small molecule like like.
4.	e.g., polythene, polystyrene etc.	e.g., terylene, nylon-6, 6 etc.
5.	Equation for polythene preparation	Equation for terylene preparation.