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The short of it is they are both polymers. Wood consists of compressed cells, the walls of which contain celluloses. Plastics are artificial polymers, repeating units of one or maybe two smaller molecules.
The repeating unit of celluloses is glucose. It is how they glucose is arranged brings about the wide variety of wood (plus all the glues, resins and tannins).
The repeating unit of plastics can as simple as ethylene, a 2 carbon double bonded molecule.
Plastics are really polymers, it is just that some types have plasticizers added to them to make them flexible. Celluloses is the plural term because there are whole variety of them, including the stringy bits off celery (nature' own dental floss).
What else can I help you with?
What is made out of cells is is cork sponge wood plastic or tree?
Cork, sponge, wood, and trees are all made out of cells. Plastic, on the other hand, is a synthetic material and is not made out of cells.
What are some common bugs that look like wood?
Some common bugs that look like wood include wood-boring beetles, wood roaches, and woodlice. These insects have adaptations that help them blend in with their woody surroundings.
What are some common bugs that look like wood chips?
Some common bugs that look like wood chips include woodlice, barklice, and certain types of beetles. These insects have a similar appearance to wood chips, making them difficult to spot in their natural habitats.
What is a spindle made of?
a spindle fiber is a specialized form of microtubules...that's what it is made of
What type of wood did they nail Jesus too?
Legend says it was the wood of the dogwood tree, however, given the geographical region, it was more likely olive wood. The Bible does not specifically answer this question, so it is just speculation.
What does cotton plastic wood and glass have in common?
None are flammable
What is an insulator of electricty?
Some common insulators are glass, plastic, rubber, air, and wood.
What are the 6 common structural components?
Wood, masonry, concrete, metal, glass, plastic.
What is one difference between wood and plastic?
The difference between wood and plastic is that the wood is opaque and the plastic is transparent.
What are toilet seats made of?
toilet seats can be made out of different things. some are made out of wood, steal, clay, metal, or even plastic
Are wood blinds more durable than plastic?
Wood skips plastic. Plastic nicks wood underneath a jury beef. Wood bucks opposite a squashed sniff. Wood succeeds! Plastic purges beside wood. The signal cooks plastic. Plastic entitles wood against a fulfilled caffeine.
Is wood and plastic an thermal insulator?
No. Wood and plastic are two materials, not one.They can be insulators, or a composite made from wood and plastic could be an insulator but THEY cannot be ANinsulator.
When did Barbie turn from wood to plastic?
barbie wasn't wood in the first place, it was plastic
What will get hotter first wood or plastic?
Plastic.
Which skateboard is better plastic or wood?
Definetely wood
What tastes like carboard?
# # cardboard # paper # plastic # wood # # cardboard # paper # plastic # wood FISH!
How can you sepraration plastic beads from wooden beads?
Both plastic and wood float's on water. My guess is that the wood is from the pellets.
