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Present polymers to your chemistry class with this practical PowerPoint. Begin with a definition and the properties of polymer materials. Branch out into diagrams of polymer structure. Consider the two general types: addition polymers and condensation polymers. Examples of each are named. The slide show ends with a timeline of the history of our use of polymers. This is an informative introduction to the topic.

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polymerization, polymers, monomers, plastic

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plastic, monomer, polymer, polymerization, thermoplastic, properties of polymers, polymer formation, addition polymer, condensation polymer, science
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
18

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