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Polyethene is flexible due to the two covalent bonds between its carbon atoms. These double bonds allow it to be flexible.
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What makes the garbage bags flexible?
Garbage bags are flexible due to them being made from specially structured hydrocarbons known as polyethene or (polythene) as we call it. In certain cases plasticisers can also be added to a material to make it more flexible. NOTE: Polyethene is a large polymer which is a long giant lattice of small individual monomers.
What is poly(ethene)?
polyethene (polythene, polyethylene) Polymer of ethene. It is a partially crystalline, lightweight, thermoplastic resin with high resistance to chemicals, low moisture absorption and good insulating properties. Low-density polyethene (LDPE) was first produced in the 1930s. It is mainly used in the manufacture of plastic bags. High-density polyethene (HDPE), synthesized in the 1950s, is more flexible and is used for mouldings. polyethene (polythene, polyethylene) Polymer of ethene. It is a partially crystalline, lightweight, thermoplastic resin with high resistance to chemicals, low moisture absorption and good insulating properties. Low-density polyethene (LDPE) was first produced in the 1930s. It is mainly used in the manufacture of plastic bags. High-density polyethene (HDPE), synthesized in the 1950s, is more flexible and is used for mouldings.
What are the uses of polyethene?
Polyethene can be used to make carry bags. Many apparel stores pack the newly bought items in Polyethene bags for the customers to transport them easily.
Is polyethene a hydrocarbon?
No
What is the structural formula for polyethene?
Polyethene seems to be a variant spelling of polyethylene, or polythene. I have include the Wikipedia link.
Who invented polythene?
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What is polyethene made from?
it is a polymer of ethene
What does ethene have that polyethene does not?
double bonds
How is the structure of pla similar to the structure of polyethene?
Yellow
What are water bottles made out of?
high density polyethene
Is Polyethene man made or natural?
Man made
Is polyethene a heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?
Homogenous
