Calculate the theoretical yield of the "free radical polymerization of styrene reaction": Amount of freshly distilled styrene used= 2.5mL Amount of K2S2O8 (potassium persulfate)used (1%, w/v)=1.0mL Product Mass of polystyrene powder= 1.56g Mass of polystyrene film= 1.01g

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Calculate the theoretical yield of the "free radical polymerization of styrene reaction":

Amount of freshly distilled styrene used= 2.5mL

Amount of K2S2O8 (potassium persulfate)used (1%, w/v)=1.0mL

Product Mass of polystyrene powder= 1.56g

Mass of polystyrene film= 1.01g

Ph
Ph
Ph
Ph
CH2
K* 0;s0
1 K,S,08
590
587
Transcribed Image Text:Ph Ph Ph Ph CH2 K* 0;s0 1 K,S,08 590 587
Table 26.3 Densities of Common Polymers
Polymer
density (g/mL)
polypropylene
low-density polyethylene
high-density polyethylene
polystyrene
poly(methyl methacrylate)
cellulose acetate
0.90-0.91
0.92-0.94
0.95-0.97
1.05-1.08
1.18-1.24
1.27-1.34
poly(ethylene terephthalate)
poly(vinylidene chloride)
polytetrafluoroethylene
1.39
1.80
2.10-2.30
Transcribed Image Text:Table 26.3 Densities of Common Polymers Polymer density (g/mL) polypropylene low-density polyethylene high-density polyethylene polystyrene poly(methyl methacrylate) cellulose acetate 0.90-0.91 0.92-0.94 0.95-0.97 1.05-1.08 1.18-1.24 1.27-1.34 poly(ethylene terephthalate) poly(vinylidene chloride) polytetrafluoroethylene 1.39 1.80 2.10-2.30
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