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Because, it has no crosslinks therefore its molecules move more freely. On the other hand, some other polymers, such as Bakelite, are crosslinked and you cannot turn then into a liquid without breaking the covalent bond.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoPolyethene contains much more carbon than methane,so,it would contain more electrons than methane. Due to more electrons,higher temperature is required so polyethene has a higher melting pt
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Does polythene have a high or a low melting point for a plastic?
Tungsten is a metal with a particularly high melting point (which has made it suitable for use as a filament in incandescent bulbs); ionic compounds such as granite have high melting points. Ceramics have high melting points.
Does chromium have a high low melting point?
high melting point
Does carbon have high melting point?
it has a low melting point
Does strontium have a high or low melting point?
High Melting Point Of Over 1000 Degrees
Does uranium have a high or low melting point?
The melting point of uranium is 1 132,2 0C; not so high.
Why polythene bags do not melt while potatoes inside the bag melts when we placed all in microwave?
polythene bag has a higher melting point
Does polythene have a high or a low melting point for a plastic?
Tungsten is a metal with a particularly high melting point (which has made it suitable for use as a filament in incandescent bulbs); ionic compounds such as granite have high melting points. Ceramics have high melting points.
Does chromium have a high low melting point?
high melting point
Does the oxide of Barium have a high or low melting point?
High melting point
Does carbon have high melting point?
it has a low melting point
Does a metal have a high or low melting point?
All metals have different melting points but they are all high
Do solids have a high or low melting point?
That depends on the solid: ice has a very low melting point, lard and butter have low melting points, chocolate has a relatively low melting point, wax has an intermediate melting point, lead has a high melting point, iron has a very high melting point, tungsten has an extremely high melting point.
Does strontium have a high or low melting point?
High Melting Point Of Over 1000 Degrees
Naphthalene has high or low melting point?
low melting point
Does silicon have a high melting point?
Yes, it has a melting point of 1683 Kelvin.
Is 63.38 c considered a high melting point?
No, this is a low melting point.
In ionic compounds Is the melting point high or low?
They have high melting points
