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If a polymer is INERT it means that it will not react with anything or the speed of reaction is extremely slow.
so inert=unreactive
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Are polymers reactive or unreactive?
They can be both. PTFE and Polyethylene are very inert. Poly(acrylic acid) is very reactive.
Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers Natural polymers are cheap to recycle and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle. Natural polymers are expe?
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
When monomers combine they form what?
Monomers hook up to form polymers. There is a link below that will lead you to the Wikipedia post on polymers.Water is also produced, this is a condensation reaction.
What is A large molecule that consist of many repeating structural units?
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Is Gold chemically active or inert?
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Are polymers reactive or unreactive?
They can be both. PTFE and Polyethylene are very inert. Poly(acrylic acid) is very reactive.
What is the difference between melt spinning and dry spinning?
Melt spinning is used for polymers that can be melted i.e. the polymers must have a melting temperature (thermoplastic polymers). Dry spinning is used for polymers that do no have melting temperature and need to be dissolved in solvent (thermoset polymers). In case of melt spinning, the polymer solidifies by cooling after being extruded from the spinneret. Whereas, in case of dry spinning, the polymer solidifies through evaporation of solvents and this is achieved by a stream of air or inert gas.
What is the purpose of polymers?
Polymers are used all around, plastics and rubber are polymers.
Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers Natural polymers are cheap to recycle and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle. Natural polymers are expe?
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
What is meant by water soluble polymers?
Water soluble polymers are polymers that will dissolve in water.
A large molecule synthesized from many monomers is called a what?
they are called polymers
Modified natural polymers for drug delivery?
modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purposeModified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose. Modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose.
What are the polymers of carbohydrate's?
The polymers of carbohydrates are polysaccharide.
What are the polymers that are produced in factories called?
Polymers.
Why are synthetic polymers often used in place of natural material?
Synthetic polymers are cheaper than natural polymers. Natural polymers are also less plentiful.
What are large molecules made up of smaller molecules?
The answer is polymer. Could also be referring to Macromolecule
How are polymers made into crude oil?
Polymers are not made into crude oil. Crude oil is made into polymers.
