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OpenStudy (alexoso):

Polymerization and the break down of a polymer are two opposite reactions. What role does a water molecule play in both of them?

Awolflover1 (awolflover1):

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OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

Are you referring to condensation polymerization?

OpenStudy (pythagoras123):

Hydrolysis - a water molecule is used to break bonds Condensation - a water molecule is released through the formation of a bond.

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