The density difference between low and high-density polyethylene is a result of the difference between branching in the polymer structures at the molecular level. Which of these two polymers tend to be more flexible and is used for lids of containers such as butter tubs?

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

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Q: Consider Polyethylene, the polymer made from ethylene. Calculate the molar mass of a Polyethylene…

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Q: In the addition polymer, Polyethylene, how many monomer units are in the polyethylene polymer that…

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Q: Explain the differences between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization?

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Q: • Each of the following monomers or pairs of monomers can undergo condensation polymerization…

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

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Q: Give the structure of the addition polymer that forms from the following monomer:   CH2=C(CH3)2

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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: What is the drawing of the monomers used to make sodium polyacrylate polymer chains? only the…

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

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

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Q: how the stereoisomerism affect the degree of crystallinity

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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: Explain the difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.

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Q: Differentiate thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers and explain the reason behind the difference…

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

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Q: Are polymer today becoming more sophisticated in structure? why or Why not?

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Q: Polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene, an nylon are examples…

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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: What is the difference between crystal and polycrystalline material

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

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Q: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has a higher degree of chain branching than highdensity polyethylene…

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Q: Why is it important to determine polymer chain length?

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Q: what is polymer ? write classification of polymer ? write application of each type of polymer

A: A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating subunits called monomers. These subunits are…