The type of polymerization that begins at one location by the action of a chemical initiator and almost instantaneously completes the chain without yielding chemical byproducts is called ____ polymerization.
A) condensation
B) catalytic
C) emulsion
D) chain growth

Question

The type of polymerization that begins at one location by the action of a chemical initiator and almost instantaneously completes the chain without yielding chemical byproducts is called ____ polymerization.    
A) condensation
B) catalytic
C) emulsion
D) chain growth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chain growth polymerization involves the rapid addition of monomer units to a growing polymer chain initiated by a chemical initiator, without producing any byproducts. This contrasts with condensation polymerization, which typically generates small molecules like water as byproducts.

The Type of Polymerization That Begins at One Location by the Action