Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Polymers (Section 4 - No. 36)

What is the function of 'n' in the polymer formula (CH2-CH2)n?

Indicates the type of monomer

Represents the degree of polymerization

Shows the number of carbon atoms

Represents the molecular weight of the monomer

'n' signifies the number of repeating units in the polymer chain, called the degree of polymerization.