Polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene, an nylon are examples of

Q: Use an example to show how branching and crosslinking can affect the physical behavior of a polymer.

A: Polymers are molecules that have a repeating basic unit called monomers. polymers are long chained…

Q: Define polymer chemistry.

A: A polymer is a substance consisting of large molecules or macromolecules. Polymers consist of a…

Q: Calculate the degree of polymerization of a sample of polyethylene [ (CH2-CH2)n], which has a…

A: Given  Molecular weight of polymer = 150000 gram/mole degree of polymerization = ?

Q: hat is the monomer polyethene?

A: monomer of polyethene is

Q: Is polystyrene biodegradable or compostable and why??

A: If polystyrene biodegradable has to be given,

Q: Define thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.

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Q: classification based on structure of polymers are elastomers ,thermoplastics and thermosetting,…

A: Given: Classification based on the structure of polymers are elastomers, thermoplastics and…

Q: Define polymer

A: Polymers are frequently used in our day-to-day life and can be defined as shown below:

Q: LDPE or low-density polyethylene is one type of polymer resin that produces a plastic that is…

A: We have been asked to state the reason for the differences between LDPE and HDPE. The differences…

Q: Calculate the degree of polymerization of a sample of polyethylene [ (CH2-CH2)n], which has a…

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Q: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is opaque while low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is transparent.…

A: Let's discuss about the opaqueness of HDPE and transparent nature of LDPE according to the question.

Q: Find the structure of teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene). how is it similar to the structure of…

A: The structure of teflon is,

Q: Using poly(propylene) as an example, please explain ‘tacticity’ in polymers, and ‘tacticity’ arises…

A: It is a relative stereochemistry of adjacent chiral centre within a macromolecule.

Q: What is Polyethene?  How is polyethene biodegradable?

A: Biodegradable refers to the ability of a material to be broken down into natural elements, such as…

Q: how the stereoisomerism affect the degree of crystallinity

A: In this question we have to tell that how the stereoiserism affect the degree of crystallinity of a…

Q: The density difference between low and high-density polyethylene is a result of the difference…

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Q: What is the polymer name of chloroethene ?

A: Polymers are by the combination of monomers which is the repeating structural unit in the polymer.

Q: Use an example to show how branching and cross linking can affect the physical behavior of a…

A: Polymers are the macromolecules made up of same of different smaller units known as monomers. The…

Q: Which representation(s) show polymer structures that are likely to result in rigid, hard materials…

A: According to the question,  We need to determine which representation(s) show polymer structures…

Q: How does crosslinking change the properties of polymer?

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Q: How do Substituted polyethylenes make up an entire class of polymers? Explain with an example?

A: Polymers can be described as macromolecules of very high molecular mass 103-107u where the each…

Q: polythene, Polyvinyl chloride and nylon are 3 examples of polymers have been given choose further 3…

A: A polymer is a large molecule  or macromolecules which essentially is a combination of many…

Q: Explain how chain branching, cross-linking, stereochemistry (isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic),…

A: Polymers are the compound which formed when a large number of monomers are combined with each other…

Q: What is the difference between crystal and polycrystalline material

A: Solid can be classified into crystal/ crystalline, Polycrystalline, and amorphous solid on the basis…

Q: Describe two general approaches to toughening an amorphous polymer. Why do they work?

A: A question based on polymer chemistry, which is to be accomplished.

Q: Which factor imparts crystalline nature to a polymer like nylon?

A: A polymer can be defined as a large molecule which is made up of rings or chains which are linked…