Condensation Polymerization

Real World Example

Imagine trying to organize a group of friends for a dinner party, where each person needs to bring something specific to contribute to the meal. This scenario is similar to condensation polymerization, where small molecules come together in a chain, each releasing a small molecule like water as a byproduct, much like each friend contributing something essential to the meal while leaving behind some waste or packaging. Just as each friend brings an ingredient and leaves behind a bit of trash, in condensation polymerization, each monomer bonds to form a polymer chain, releasing a small molecule such as water, making the process of creating a larger whole reliant on both contribution and waste.