Polymers can contain any element on the Periodic Table, but the backbone of the polymer is usually based on either carbon or silicon (other elements can form polymer backbones e.g. boron-nitride but they are rare)
To make plastics
The polymer used to make styrofoam cups and insulation is polystyrene. Polystyrene is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer derived from styrene and is known for its lightweight, insulating properties.
Not at all. A diamond contains mostly carbon. A polymer would have other elements besides carbon - teflon, for instance, is carbon and fluorine (I picked teflon because it's the simplest polymer - lots and lots of carbon and fluorine atoms.)
a polymer composite.
To make a polymer stretch the farthest, you can increase its chain length and flexibility by adding plasticizers or increasing the temperature. Additionally, reducing the presence of any cross-linking within the polymer structure can also enhance its stretchability.
it is made of polymer
Teflon is made out of the elements carbon and fluorine.
Amino acids ARE monomers- of Proteins: a polymer. Elements C,H,O,N and sometimes s and p make it up..
To make plastics
Yes, it is a compound of carbon and hydrogen.
The polymer used to make styrofoam cups and insulation is polystyrene. Polystyrene is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer derived from styrene and is known for its lightweight, insulating properties.
Not at all. A diamond contains mostly carbon. A polymer would have other elements besides carbon - teflon, for instance, is carbon and fluorine (I picked teflon because it's the simplest polymer - lots and lots of carbon and fluorine atoms.)
monomers are basic building blocks that make up the big polymer. just like bricks make up a house
a polymer composite.
Polypropylene is a plastic polymer used in almost everything plastic that is sold today. Its chemical formula is C3H6, and it contains the elements carbon and hydrogen.
Teflon is made of the elements carbon and fluorine. It is a synthetic polymer material known for its non-stick properties and resistance to high temperatures.
Monomer