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how are carbon polymers covalent molecules
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Carbon polymers are covalent molecules due to their unique bonding structure. Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons, creating a stable bond between them. In carbon polymers, carbon atoms share electrons with other carbon atoms and sometimes with other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. This sharing of electrons results in long chains or networks of atoms, forming polymers. Carbon's ability to form four covalent bonds allows it to create complex structures. These polymers can exist as linear chains, branched structures, or cross-linked networks, depending on the specific conditions during polymerization. Examples include polyethylene, where carbon atoms form a long chain connected by single covalent bonds, and diamond, a three-dimensional network of carbon atoms bonded covalently.
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