Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Polymers (Section 3 - No. 7)

Which statement best describes the process of addition polymerization?

Monomers join together with the elimination of a small molecule.

Monomers are joined together through the formation of an ester linkage.

Monomers react with each other to form a polymer and no other products.

Monomers react to form a polymer via the elimination of water.

Addition polymerization involves monomers combining without the loss of any atoms; no small molecule is released.