Look at table 12.2 - these are polymers of commercial importance. Polymers - compounds with molar masses between thousands and millions Life has been revolutionized by polymers. In fact, many have been found by accident including teflon. In this case, a gas had formed a film which clogged a gas valve. Ingenuity lead to use of teflon for beneficial purposes like no-stick cooking pans.
Scientists now make polymers with particular properties.
Scientists begin with a monomer - the monomer is the small building unit. Polymers are made by polar covalently bonded by monomers. In general, polymers are solids at room temperature and pressure. Van der Waals attraction 2. Hydrogen bonding 3.