Question

The chemical reaction that breaks the bonds between chains of monomers is called _____.

Answer 1

Explain the chemical reaction for breaking down a polymer into individual monomers. The process of splitting the bond between monomers is called hydrolysis. Hydrolysis means “to break with water”. Since a water molecule was lost during dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis brings the water back.

Answer 2

The chemical reaction that breaks the bonds between chains of monomers is called hydrolysis.

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Davinia.