A polymer formed by attaching monomer units one after another without the loss of any atoms is known as a(n) _____.

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An addition polymer is formed by the attachment of monomer units without the loss of any atoms. Thermopolymers are polymers that can be melted and re-molded without degradation. Condensation polymers are formed by the loss of a small molecule, such as water or alcohol, during the polymerization process. Copolymers are polymers formed from two or more different monomers. Elastomers are polymers with elastic properties, such as rubber.

A Polymer Formed by Attaching Monomer Units One After Another