Answered: describe natural rubber

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter13: Chemical Reactions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8SA

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

Please describe natural rubber.

Expert Solution

Step 1

Rubber is an elastic material which can stretch and shrink. It is a polymer. It can be obtained from natural sources and can also be prepared artificially in industries. Those obtained naturally are called natural rubbers and those prepared artificially are called synthetic rubbers.

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions