Write the significance of poly dispersity index; also calculate the number-average molecular weight, weight-average molecular weight and degree of polymerization for the polypropylene by using given data. Molecular Weight Range (g/mol) Xị Wi 8,000–18,000 0.05 0.02 18,000-26,000 26,000-34,000 34,000-42,000 42,000-50,000 50,000-58,000 0.16 0.10 0.24 0.20 0.28 0.30 0.20 0.27 0.07 0.11

Write the significance of poly dispersity index; also calculate the number-average molecular weight, weight-average molecular weight and degree of polymerization for the polypropylene by using given data. Molecular Weight Range (g/mol) Xị Wi 8,000–18,000 0.05 0.02 18,000-26,000 26,000-34,000 34,000-42,000 42,000-50,000 50,000-58,000 0.16 0.10 0.24 0.20 0.28 0.30 0.20 0.27 0.07 0.11

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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