Practice Polymer Structure And Properties (10.4.3)

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Question 1.
What is a polymer?
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Think about what makes up plastics and rubber.
Question 2.
Name the three types of polymer structures.
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Recall the terms we discussed starting with 'L'.
3Question 3.
What type of polymer has a tightly packed structure leading to higher strength?
- A) Branched Polymers
- B) Crosslinked Polymers
- C) Linear Polymers
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Think about packing structures.
4Question 4.
True or False: Copolymers can be formed by mixing two or more types of monomers.
- True
- False
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Recall how various monomers can combine.
Question 5.
Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of using branched vs. linear polymers in packaging applications.
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Think about how each property would affect the usability of the materials.
Question 6.
How might the glass transition temperature of a copolymer differ from that of its individual components? Provide a rationale.
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Consider how the properties of each monomer might combine in the copolymer.

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