Question

A student writes the following explanation of how certain molecules are formed.A process is used to chemically link smaller units to form a larger molecule that is made up of repeating units. The properties of the larger molecule are determined by the chemical structure and the order or bonding of the smaller units.The student is explaining:________.

Answer 1

Answer:

polymerization

Explanation:

Student is explaining the process of formation of a polymer and the process is called polymerization.

Polymer is made up of joining repeating units. The repeating units are called monomers.  

Properties of the polymer is determined by the structure of monomer molecule.

For example, consider a well-known polymer Teflon.is made by the polymerization of tetrafluoroethane.  

Thus, the student is explaining polymerization.