The physical characteristics of a polymer depend not only on its molecular weight and shape, but also based on the structure of the molecular chains. Classify the differences between all the molecular chains.

The physical characteristics of a polymer depend not only on its molecular weight and shape, but also based on the structure of the molecular chains. Classify the differences between all the molecular chains.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter23: Organic Polymers, Natural And Synthetic

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