Monomers and polymers

• Define a monomer

  Small molecules that form polymers when chemically joined
• Define a polymer

  Larger molecules made from chemically joined monomers
• Define a condensation reaction

  A reaction that joins monomers to form polymers by removing a water molecule to form chemical bonds
• Define a hydrolysis reaction

  A reaction that breaks polymers to form monomers by adding a water molecule to break chemical bonds