Polymers are made by joining monomers with a
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dehydration reaction
hydrolysis reaction
Both dehydration reaction and hydrolysis reaction can be involved in the process of polymer formation, depending on the type of polymerization reaction taking place.
In a dehydration reaction, monomers join together to form polymers by removing a water molecule. This process is also known as condensation polymerization.
On the other hand, in a hydrolysis reaction, polymers can be broken down into monomers by the addition of water molecules. This process is also known as degradation or depolymerization.
Therefore, both dehydration reaction and hydrolysis reaction are involved in the synthesis and degradation of polymers.