How do the densities of crystalline and amorphous polymers of the same material and having identical molecular weights compare? Density of crystalline polymer = Density of amorphous polymer Density of crystalline polymer > Density of amorphous polymer Density of crystalline polymer < Density of amorphous polymer

How do the densities of crystalline and amorphous polymers of the same material and having identical molecular weights compare? Density of crystalline polymer = Density of amorphous polymer Density of crystalline polymer > Density of amorphous polymer Density of crystalline polymer < Density of amorphous polymer

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305079113

Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter23: Polymeric Materials And Soft Condensed Matter

Section: Chapter Questions

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