Which of the following is correct regarding chemical setting of condensation silicone_______________?

Correct answer: A. Polymerization occurs with repeated elimination of small molecules

  • A. Polymerization occurs with repeated elimination of small molecules
  • B. Polymerization occurs with elimination of single byproduct
  • C. By condensation of repeated molecules of monomers
  • D. Condensation does not occur at all

Explanation

Condensation silicone sets by repeated condensation reactions that release a small molecule, chiefly ethyl alcohol, as a by-product. This volatile alcohol is why condensation silicone has greater dimensional change than addition silicone.

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