Homopolymer

Copolymer

The polymers that are formed by the polymerization of a single monomer are known as homopolymers. In other words, the repeating units of homopolymers are derived only from one monomer. For example, polythene is a homopolymer of ethene.

The polymers whose repeating units are derived from two types of monomers are known as copolymers. For example, Buna-S is a copolymer of 1, 3-butadiene and styrene.