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A monomer is a small, simple molecule of low molecular weight capable of reacting with identical or different monomers to form a [[ | A monomer is a small, simple [[molecule]] of low [[molecular weight]], capable of reacting with identical or different monomers to form a [[polymer]], of which it is the smallest repeating unit. Examples include [[Ethylene|ethylene]] (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>) and [[Propylene|propylene]] (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>). | ||
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A monomer is a small, simple molecule of low molecular weight, capable of reacting with identical or different monomers to form a polymer, of which it is the smallest repeating unit. Examples include ethylene (C2H4) and propylene (C3H6).