Question

Polymers are formed by joining several units called monomers. What does the term monomer refer to? A) A unit made up of several compounds. B) A unit made up of several atoms. C) A unit made up of several molecules.

Answer 1

Polymers are made up of several monomers. These monomers are linked together in order to form a more complex molecule. While monomers are a unit made up of several molecules. The correct answer is option C. Monomers are molecules that are able to bond in long chains. These monomers are bonded through a process called polymerization. 

Answer 2

The answer is B) A unit made up of several atoms

Let's distinguish all terms:
- Atom is the smallest constituent of an element.
- Molecule is formed when two or more atoms bind chemically together.
- Compound is a molecule consisting of at least two elements.
- Monomer is a molecule made up of several atoms (for example, glucose is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen).
- Polymer is a large molecule formed by joining several monomers (for example, starch consists of many glucose monomers).