Covalent Network SolidsThe video below explains covalent network solids and some of their special properties.
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PolymersPolymers are similar to covalent network solids because they contain many interconnected repeating units of the same molecule. Plastics and artificial fibers like nylon and spandex are examples of polymers. The video below shows visual examples of several polymers.
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Practice
Make a Polymer www.pslc.ws/macrog/kidsmac/makepoly.htm
Common Polymers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_synthetic_polymers#Organic_polymers
Common Polymers en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_synthetic_polymers#Organic_polymers