Practice Mechanical Properties And Processing (10.5.1) - Unit 10: Organic Chemistry

Practice: Mechanical Properties and Processing

Lesson 10.5.1Unit 10: Organic Chemistry

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Question 1.
What does tensile strength measure in polymers?
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Think about how strong a material can be under tension.
Question 2.
Define elongation.
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Consider how flexible a material is.
3Question 3.
What is tensile strength in polymers?
- A measure of a polymer's resistance to compression
- The maximum stress a polymer can withstand when stretched
- The temperature at which a polymer melts
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Think about stress in tension.
4Question 4.
True or False: Amorphous polymers often have higher tensile strength than crystalline polymers.
- True
- False
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Consider how organized vs. disorganized structures perform under tension.
Question 5.
Explain how increasing the molecular weight of a polymer might affect its tensile strength and elongation.
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Consider molecular structure and be aware of trade-offs.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the melting behavior of amorphous versus crystalline polymers during processing. Discuss the implications on mechanical properties.
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Focus on structural arrangement and its correlation to heat response.

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