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: 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: Listen Which one of the following statements about polymers is FALSE? HDPE is defined as high…

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Q: Which one element form the backbone of nearly all common polymers?

A: Polymers are the repeating units of monomers. There are many polymers known.

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

A: The differences between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization have to be explained…

Q: Which of the following compounds could be used to form an addition polymer?

A: Since we know that additional polymerization occurs by olefins i.e alkene to long chain alkanes .…

Q: Draw an abbreviated structure for the following polymers,with brackets around the repeat unit:

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Q: hat is the monomer polyethene?

A: monomer of polyethene is

Q: Identify and draw structures representing the different stereoregular forms of the polymers that are…

A: a) The structure of the polymer from the given monomer is,

Q: Draw an abbreviated structure for the following polymers, with brackets around the repeat unit:

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Q: VC (polyvinyl chloride) has the formula C2H3Cl. (Cl=35.45 g/mol). If there are 1565 repeat units in…

A: Polymers are formed by the combination of the monomers unit.1g/mole=1 amu

Q: To form an addition polymer, what structural feature must the monomer possess?

A: Polymer can be defined as the chemical compound that is formed by the combination of one or more…

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

A: Addition polymers are formed from monomers that have double bond or triple bond as in alkene and in…

Q: Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the addition polymerization of 1,1-dichloroethene.…

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Q: a which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? C₂F4 CH3–CHz–NHz C3H8…

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Q: Example of addition polymer and condensation polymer and their structure

A: Given question is : Example of addition polymer and condensation polymer and their structure = ?

Q: Which of the monomers shown forms the addition polymer polyethylene ? H. H F Он H. CN H.

A: addition polymerization: The polymerization reaction which involves joining of unsaturated monomer…

Q: Styrene and butadiene copolymerize to form styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) for automobile tires. Draw…

A: The structures of butadiene and styrene are

Q: Determine the number of H,C=CH, monomeric units in one molecule of polyethylene with a molar mass of…

A: Polymerization is a chemical reaction in which monomers are bound together to form long polymer…

Q: Draw the molecular structures of the monomers of:(i) PVC(ii) Teflon

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Q: 1. Write the structure of the polymer, tetrafluoroethylene (up to 10 carbons in length). 2. Write…

A: Polymerization is a process in which a large number of monomer molecules react together to form a…

Q: A long polymer chain, such as polyethylene ( -CH2CH2- )n, can potentially exist in solution as a…

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

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Q: In case of a bifunctional monomer, two reactive groups attach side by side to each other forming…

A: By taking a bifunctional monomer as an example and writing its polymerization step will indicate…

Q: Polyethylene is used for the production of beach chairs as well as beach balls. Which of these items…

A: There are tow types of polyethylene (1) High density polyethylene (2) Low density polyethylene High…

Q: Draw the structures of the monomers of the following polymers :(i) Teflon(ii) Polyethene

A: Teflon It is polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. The molecular structure of Teflon is based on a chain…

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

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Q: Give one example each of(i) addition polymers(ii) condensation polymers(iii) copolymers.

A: Example of addition polymer, condensation polymer and copolymers has to be given below,

Q: The polymer polymethyl methacrylate is used to make Plexiglas. It has the formula CH3 CH2-C `OCH3…

A: Structural formula of starting monomer of polymethyl metacrylate is

Q: The polyester poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is produced through the condensation polymerization…

A: The molecular formula of dialcohol is given as C2H6O and diacid is C8H6O4.

Q: In a recent year, 2.84 billion kilograms of polystyrene was produced in the United States.…

A: Given: Mass of polystyrene produced = 2.84 billion Kg = 2.84 X 109 Kg = 2.84 X 1012 g…

Q: Explain the difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.

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Q: We have a polyethylene sample containing 400 chains with molecular weight 5000 g/mol, 800 chains…

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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: Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers: Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl…

A: Given polymers,    Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene

Q: Do you agree with the statement that if ethylene in polyethylene is derived from a biodegradable…

A: We know that polyethylene is long chain polymer of ethylene and ethylene here is monomer unit. The…

Q: Which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? C5 H12 O CH3-NH, O HỌ-CH,CH(CH3)—OH…

A: The monomer which will form an addition polymer is

Q: Co-polymers" consist of two different monomers ("A" and "B") joined in an alternating fashion…

A: Block polymers contains different monomer units which are grouped as distinct units, which may give…

Q: 3. How many repeating units are there in the polymer? What type of addition polymer? H. H. H H. C -…

A: The number repeating unit in the polymer and the type of addition polymer is given below.

Q: Describe how the stereoisomerism affect the degree of crystallinity of a semicrystalline polymer…

A: The degree of crystallinity of polymer depends on many factors. It depends on molecular structure –…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a polymer? * expensive than most materials poor…

A: Polymers are formed by covalent bonds with small units.

Q: Which polymer is more apt to contain abnormal head-to-head linkages: poly(vinyl chloride) or…

A: Polystyrene is less apt to contain head to head linkages. It contains head to tail linkages. Poly…

Q: The molecular formula of n-decane is CH3(CH2)8CH3. Decaneis not considered a polymer, whereas…

A: Polymers are a large molecule, or macro-molecule, composed of many repeated sub-units.  The length…

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

A: Unbranched polyethylene packs more efficiently into compact structure which have more mass per unit…

Q: Show the structure of Teflon by drawing several repeating units. The monomer unit is…

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Q: What is the differance between Thermoplastic Polymers and Thermosetting Polymers?

A: Thermoplastic polymers: These are polymers that are not linked to the other polymer chain. There are…