One type of these molecules takes on a rigid mold structure that cannot be softened by heating and is called "thermosetting.
One type of these molecules takes on a rigid mold structure that cannot be softened by heating and is called "thermosetting." One model for describing these molecules views them as rigid segments with a defined length connected by hinges and is called the freely-jointed chain. The relative stereochemistry of adjacent stereocenters in one of these compounds is described using tacticity. Amide or ester linkages can be used to form the condensation type of these molecules. Peroxides can be used in the initiation step of a reaction which generates these compounds using free radicals. For 10 points, name these macromolecules that consist of repeating units called monomers.
One type of these molecules takes on a rigid mold structure that cannot be softened by heating and is called "thermosetting.
polymers [prompt on "plastics"]