Describe how the stereoisomerism affect the degree of crystallinity of a semicrystalline polymer such as polyethylene

Q: Draw the structure of the polymer formed by chain-growth polymerization of each monomer.

A: The structure of the polymer formed by chain-growth polymerization of each monomer has to be drawn.

Q: In the addition polymer, Polyethylene, how many monomer units are in the polyethylene polymer that…

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Q: Discuss and Briefly explain each of the polymers include the structure. Indicate either the polymer…

A: Polymerization of Poly (Vinyl Acetate) and Poly (Vinylidene Chloride).

Q: Identify and draw structures representing the different stereoregular forms of the polymers that are…

A: a) The structure of the polymer from the given monomer is,

Q: Kevlar is a copolymer used in bullet-proof vests. It is formed in a condensation reaction between…

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Q: Give the structure of the addition polymer that forms from the following monomer:   CH2=C(CH3)2

A: Addition polymers are formed from monomers that have double bond or triple bond as in alkene and in…

Q: Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the addition polymerization of 1,1-dichloroethene.…

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Q: a which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? C₂F4 CH3–CHz–NHz C3H8…

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Q: Discuss the polymerization process of bone cement.

A: Bone cement is used as artificial joint . Bone cement is actually polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Q: What structural feature is required to have an isotactic or syndiotactic carbon-based polymer?…

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Q: Which of the monomers listed forms the addition polymer shown: CH; CH; CH3 CHCH,CHCH,CHCH2-…

A: Here we have to predict the monomer of the given polymer.

Q: 5) How many molecules of water are needed to completely hydrolyze a polymer that is 11 monomers…

A: Given, a polymer that has 11 monomers  polymer bond is formed when  −OH  group from 1st monomer and…

Q: Briefly describe the differences in the physical properties of linear polyethylene, isotactic…

A: Given: To determine the differences in the physical properties of linear polyethylene, isotactic…

Q: A long polymer chain, such as polyethylene ( -CH2CH2- )n, can potentially exist in solution as a…

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Q: (a) Which of the following polymers (i) – (vi) exist in different stereochemical forms? Draw polymer…

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Q: 3. Draw the repeating unit for the condensation polymer formed from the following monomers: (a)…

A: Condensation polymer are those polymer which are formed by the combination of two different monomer…

Q: High density polyethylene (HDPE) and low density (LDPE) both are made from the same monomer (-CH-…

A: LDPE is a clear or transparent polyethylene with exceptional chemical resistance, elasticity, and…

Q: Poly(butylene terephthalate) is a hydrophobic plastic material widely used in automotive ignition…

A: Polymerization: Conversion of monomers join in a chain to form polymers process is called…

Q: [8] Which monomer would most easily undergo cationic polymerization? CN III II H. NH2 IV (A) I (B) П…

A: (8) Given monomers,

Q: What structural feature is required to have an isotactic or syndlotactic carbon-based polymer?…

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Q: In the addition polymer, Polyethylene, how many monomer units are in the polyethylene polymer that…

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Q: Which of these is a requirement of monomers in order to undergo addition polymerization? a. The…

A: A polymer is a large molecule that is formed by the repetition of small units called a monomer, and…

Q: The product of two or more types of monomers undergoing an addition polymerization is called as O A.…

A: Given,  The product of two or more types of monomers undergoing an addition polymerization is called…

Q: The polyester poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is produced through the condensation polymerization…

A: The molecular formula of dialcohol is given as C2H6O and diacid is C8H6O4.

Q: When polyethylene is made by free radical polymerization, the resulting polymer has a significant…

A: The free radical at one end of one growing chain encounters a hydrogen atom in the middle of another…

Q: Explain the difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.

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Q: A polymerization reaction in which monomers react to form a polymer chain without net loss of atoms…

A: Please find your solution below : Polymerization reaction is a reaction in which the monomer…

Q: Determine the degree of polymerization of polypropylene having an average molecular weight of one…

A: Given the average molecular weight of polypropylene = 1 million or 1*106 g/mol

Q: What structural feature is required to have an isotactic or syndiotactic carbon-based polymer?…

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Q: What kinds of ions govern alkylation and polymerization reactions and how they are initiated?

A: Alkylation is a process in which an alkyl group is added to the other alkyl group. This process…

Q: Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers: Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl…

A: Given polymers,    Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene

Q: Polyisobutylene is one of the components of butyl rubber used for making inner tubes. Is this an…

A: The polymerization is done via either condensation or addition polymerization. In condensation…

Q: How are polymers classified on the basis of mode of polymerization? Explain with suitable examples.

A: Polymers classified on the basis of mode of polymerization has to be explained below.

Q: Which polymer is more apt to contain abnormal head-to-head linkages: poly(vinyl chloride) or…

A: Polystyrene is less apt to contain head to head linkages. It contains head to tail linkages. Poly…

Q: Dibenzalacetone can be classified as a: monomer dimermicelle polymer

A: Three isomers of dibenzalacetone are cis-cis, cis-trans, and trans-trans. It is used as a ligand in…

Q: a which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? CH3-CH,-NH, C4H10 HO-CH(CH3)-COOH…

A: Addition polymer - These are the polymer that can form by the connecting monomer without the…

Q: The molecular formula for polyethylene is C2H4 where atomic mass for carbon is 12 gmol1 and hydrogen…

A: Molecular formula of repeating unit of polyethylene=C2H4 Molecular weight of repeating unit of…

Q: a which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? C₂H4 HO-CH,-CH2-OH CH3-NH, C5 H12…

A: Molecules containing double or triple bonds are called unsaturated molecules. These molecules…

Q: a. What molecular features make a polymer flexible? Explain how cross-linking affects the properties…

A: Interpretation- Which molecule features make polymer flexible and effects of crosslinking on the…

Q: Explain how chain branching, cross-linking, stereochemistry (isotactic, syndiotactic, or atactic),…

A: Polymers are the compound which formed when a large number of monomers are combined with each other…

Q: What structural features must a monomer possess to undergo addition polymerization and condensation…

A: Monomer:- It is the smaller repeating unit in polymers.

Q: What is the differance between Thermoplastic Polymers and Thermosetting Polymers?

A: Thermoplastic polymers: These are polymers that are not linked to the other polymer chain. There are…

Q: a which of the following monomers could form an addition polymer? O C5 H12 CH3-NH, HỌ–CH2–CH(CH3)—OH…

A: Polymer can be defined as the large macromolecule that is made up of large number of monomer units.