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Why do polymers such as polystyrene and polyethylene have different properties?
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∙ 11y ago
The structure of a molecule affects its properties in a number of ways. The structure says what can bond with it.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agothe factors that affect the behaviour of a polymer are; temperature, electrical current, light(ultraviolet).
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∙ 11y agoThe monomers they are made from have different properties because of their molecular structure. Ethylene is a small linear molecule. Benzene is ring shaped and flat and planar.
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∙ 11y agoMany do not. Only a few polymers have good low temperature properties.
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∙ 10y agoit doesnt
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What are some examples of natural polymers and synthetic polymers?
Natural polymer: shellac, amber, natural rubber, cellulose Synthetic polymers: synthetic rubber, Bakelite, neoprene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, etc.
What are the polymers formed from Ethene?
ethane is a precursor to ethylene which is polymerized to form polyethylene
Polymers used in shopping bags and plastic bottles?
Polyethylene
What are polymers common name?
There are a number of examples. On such is Styrofoam - used in cups. It is expanded polystyrene.
What are the different types of plastics?
Types of plastic - polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE) found in plastic bags and shampoo bottles - polystyrene (PS) found in computer cases - polypropylene (PP) found in dishwasher safe containers - polyethylene terephthalate (PET) found in soda bottles - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) More generally speaking in engineering, plastics are divided into thermoplastic plastics and thermoset plastics These are based on their properties upon reheating after the plastic is molded. Thermoplastic plastics when heated will melt whereas thermoset plastics will not melt but only burn This is due to the way the branches of polymers coordinate. Thermoplastic plastics governed by largely van der waals forces. Thermoset plastics are crosslinked by covalent bonds
What are the reactants and products of plastic?
Plastic polymer is comprises of about 70% of petrochemicals. The main byproducts of plastic polymers are High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), PVC, Polystyrene and Polypropylene.
What are some examples of natural polymers and synthetic polymers?
Natural polymer: shellac, amber, natural rubber, cellulose Synthetic polymers: synthetic rubber, Bakelite, neoprene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, etc.
What are the polymers formed from Ethene?
ethane is a precursor to ethylene which is polymerized to form polyethylene
Is plastic a solid crystalline?
Some plastics are, some are not. Polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene can be partially crystalline. Typical commercial polystyrene is not crystalline, although a crystallized resin form (syndiotactic polystyrene) has been produced that resists deformation up to about 270 degrees C.
Are ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol monomers polymers or neither?
Polyethylene oxide and polyethylene glycol are both known polymers. Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are, therefore, monomeric.
Polymers used in shopping bags and plastic bottles?
Polyethylene
Within the structure of most addition polymers can be found a backbone polymer of?
polystyrene
What are the differences between polymers and plastics?
All Plastics are the polymers but all the polymers are not the Plastics, why because there will be biodegradable polymers, biopolymer, rubber exist, which will be not in the plastic group
What are polymers common name?
There are a number of examples. On such is Styrofoam - used in cups. It is expanded polystyrene.
What are some macromolocules?
Macromolecules are polymers. There are bio-polymers such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and DNA, and there are synthetic polymers such as plastics (polystyrene and polyvinylchloride) and synthetic fibres. Nylon and terylene are also considered macromolecules.
What are the different types of plastics?
Types of plastic - polyethylene (HDPE or LDPE) found in plastic bags and shampoo bottles - polystyrene (PS) found in computer cases - polypropylene (PP) found in dishwasher safe containers - polyethylene terephthalate (PET) found in soda bottles - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) More generally speaking in engineering, plastics are divided into thermoplastic plastics and thermoset plastics These are based on their properties upon reheating after the plastic is molded. Thermoplastic plastics when heated will melt whereas thermoset plastics will not melt but only burn This is due to the way the branches of polymers coordinate. Thermoplastic plastics governed by largely van der waals forces. Thermoset plastics are crosslinked by covalent bonds
What are polymers made from ethene?
Polyethylene also know as polyethene. Found commonly in plastic bags.
