Multiple Choice
What is the process by which monomers are linked together to form polymers?
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Monomers & Polymers
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Which of the following statements concerning dehydration reactions and hydrolysis is correct?
a) Dehydration reactions allow solutions to evaporate; hydrolysis reactions dissolve solutes.
b) Dehydration reactions and hydrolysis reactions assemble polymers from monomers.
c) Hydrolysis reactions create polymers from monomers; and dehydration reactions create monomers from polymers.
d) Dehydration reactions create polymers from monomers; hydrolysis reactions break down polymers.
A
Dehydration reactions allow solutions to evaporate; hydrolysis reactions dissolve solutes.
B
Dehydration reactions and hydrolysis reactions assemble polymers from monomers.
C
Hydrolysis reactions create polymers from monomers; and dehydration reactions create monomers from polymers.
D
Dehydration reactions create polymers from monomers; hydrolysis reactions break down polymers.
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Understand the basic concepts: Dehydration reactions involve the removal of water to form a new bond, typically creating larger molecules from smaller ones, such as forming polymers from monomers.
Recognize the role of hydrolysis: Hydrolysis reactions involve the addition of water to break bonds, typically breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones, such as breaking down polymers into monomers.
Analyze the given statements: Evaluate each statement based on the definitions of dehydration and hydrolysis reactions.
Identify the correct statement: The statement 'Dehydration reactions create polymers from monomers; hydrolysis reactions break down polymers' aligns with the definitions of these reactions.
Conclude the analysis: Confirm that the correct statement accurately describes the processes of dehydration and hydrolysis in the context of polymer and monomer interactions.
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