Chem 102

Select 3 polymers from different chemical classes from the table at the link below, or select a polymer of your own choice which has and important economic use.

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Research these three polymers and discuss the following:

1. What are the individual monomers used in the synthesis of the polymer?
2. How much of the polymer are produced each year in the United States?
3. What are the primary uses?
4. What properties of the polymer make it suited for the primary uses?
5. Are there any properties of these polymers that are analogous to or inspired by natural polymers?