5. What is number average and weight average molecular weight give equations with molecular weight distribution for a typical polymer. Why do we need more than one MW average ? What is Polydispersity index.

5. What is number average and weight average molecular weight give equations with molecular weight distribution for a typical polymer. Why do we need more than one MW average ? What is Polydispersity index.

Fundamentals Of Analytical Chemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285640686

Author:Skoog

Publisher:Skoog

Chapter22: Bulk Electrolysis: Electrogravimetry And Coulometry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 22.6QAP

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