Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Polymers (Section 3 - No. 38)

What distinguishes addition polymerization from condensation polymerization?

Condensation requires a catalyst; addition does not.

Addition produces a small molecule by-product; condensation does not.

Addition involves only one type of monomer; condensation can use multiple monomers.

Addition does not produce any other products. Condensation eliminates a molecule.

Addition polymerizations do not release any byproducts.