#8: A molecular weight distribution for a batch of poly(butyl acrylate) (CAS# 9003-49-0) is shown in the graph below. Calculate the polydispersity index (PDI) and the degree of polymerization (dp). Would you characterize this molecular weight distribution as narrow or broad? Explain. 35 number of polymer chains 30 25 20 15 10 10 allu 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 molecular weight, g/mol

#8: A molecular weight distribution for a batch of poly(butyl acrylate) (CAS# 9003-49-0) is shown in the graph below. Calculate the polydispersity index (PDI) and the degree of polymerization (dp). Would you characterize this molecular weight distribution as narrow or broad? Explain. 35 number of polymer chains 30 25 20 15 10 10 allu 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 molecular weight, g/mol

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