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While plastics are used as a common example of polymers, there are many other materials which are also polymers. Polymers include:
- anything plastic
- proteins, such as hair, nails, tortoise shell
- cellulose in paper and trees
- DNA
- silly putty
- rubber
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It always necessary to get the pH to neutral to add polymers?
No, it is not always necessary to adjust the pH to neutral before adding polymers. Some polymers can work effectively in a wide range of pH levels. However, certain polymers may require specific pH conditions for optimal performance, so it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Do polymers have double bonds?
Yes. Some polymers have double bonds, for example natural rubber - poly isoprene . See link for structure. However many polymers that are familiar do not polyethylene is (C2H4)n , polyvinyl chloride (C2H3Cl)n
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 are biodegradable, meaning they can be broken down by bacteria and other organisms in the environment. This process helps to reduce the amount of natural polymers going to landfills. Synthetic polymers, on the other hand, are not easily biodegradable and can persist in the environment for a long time, contributing to landfill waste issues.
How are natural polymers and synthetic polymers similar?
Rubber is a natural polymers with elastic and plastic type behavior. It is found in nature and extracted from trees. PET (soda bottles) Polyethylene Terephthalate is a synthetic polymer and not found in nature.
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.
How is the polymer classified?
For example thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, natural and synthetic polymers.
What are example of Some polymers?
Molecules
What are the 2 examples of polymers?
While plastics are used as a common example of polymers, there are many other materials which are also polymers. Polymers include:anything plasticproteins, such as hair, nails, tortoise shellcellulose in paper and treesDNAsilly puttyrubber
Name some polymers that are produced in nature?
There are several polymers in living beings, for example, proteins, DNA, RNA, and polysaccharides.
What are the formulas for the small hydrocarbons that form polymers?
For example the formula of ethylene is C2H4.
Is polymers malleable?
Polymers can be malleable, but it depends on their specific structure and composition. Thermoplastic polymers, for example, can be easily molded and reshaped when heated, exhibiting malleability. In contrast, thermosetting polymers, once cured, are rigid and cannot be reshaped, making them non-malleable. Therefore, the malleability of a polymer varies based on its type and processing conditions.
It always necessary to get the pH to neutral to add polymers?
No, it is not always necessary to adjust the pH to neutral before adding polymers. Some polymers can work effectively in a wide range of pH levels. However, certain polymers may require specific pH conditions for optimal performance, so it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Do polymers have double bonds?
Yes. Some polymers have double bonds, for example natural rubber - poly isoprene . See link for structure. However many polymers that are familiar do not polyethylene is (C2H4)n , polyvinyl chloride (C2H3Cl)n
How are polymers used in sports?
One example is a tennis racket it is used w/ carbon fibon
How are polymers and synthetic polymers similar?
Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
How are natural polymers and synthetics polymers similar?
Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
What polymer contain nitrogen?
Some common polymers that contain nitrogen in their structure include nylon, protein-based polymers like collagen and keratin, and synthetic polymers like polyacrylonitrile. Nitrogen can be found as part of the backbone or within side groups of these polymers, contributing to their properties and functionalities.
