Question

Give two points of difference between an addition and a condensation polymer.

Answer 1

Points	Addition polymer	Condensation polymer
Mechanism:	It forms when unsaturated monomers join by repeated double‑bond opening without eliminating small molecules.	Forms by stepwise reaction between monomers, where each bond formation releases a small molecule (e.g., H2O).
Repeat unit and by‑product:	The repeat unit comes directly from the monomer, and no by‑product is formed.	The repeat unit differs from the original monomers, and small molecules are produced as by‑products.