Practice Major Classes Of Synthetic Polymers And Applications (10.4.4)

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Question 1.
What is the monomer of polyethylene?
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Think of the small molecule that makes up polyethylene.
Question 2.
Name one application of polypropylene.
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Consider products that need to be sturdy.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a property of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)?
- Rigid
- Flexible
- High melting point
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Think about how a plastic bag behaves.
4Question 4.
True or False: Polypropylene is less heat resistant than polyethylene.
- True
- False
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Consider which polymer can withstand higher temperatures.
Question 5.
Discuss the specific applications of each type of polyethylene and their corresponding properties.
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Relate the flexibility or rigidity to the applications.
Question 6.
Analyze how the different polymerization methods affect the properties of polypropylene.
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Consider how structure affects physical characteristics.

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