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What is the repeating unit in a crystalline solid known as?
What is the repeating unit in a crystalline solid known as?
- Unit cell (correct)
- Atomic stack
- Polymer segment
- Molecular arrangement
In polymer crystals, what are the unit cells made up of?
In polymer crystals, what are the unit cells made up of?
- Single atoms
- Molecular segments (correct)
- Metallic structures
- Secondary bonding
How many atoms can be present in a unit cell of a polymer chain depending on its complexity?
How many atoms can be present in a unit cell of a polymer chain depending on its complexity?
- Tens
- Single
- Dozens
- Hundreds (correct)
Which type of polymers are mainly non-crystalline?
Which type of polymers are mainly non-crystalline?
What holds the polymer segments together within crystals?
What holds the polymer segments together within crystals?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the extent of crystallization and crystal structure in polymers?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the extent of crystallization and crystal structure in polymers?
What does the ratio of Mw/Mn indicate about a polymer specimen?
What does the ratio of Mw/Mn indicate about a polymer specimen?
What is the significance of having a Mw/Mn ratio equal to 1.00?
What is the significance of having a Mw/Mn ratio equal to 1.00?
What is the Z-average Molar Mass (Mz) primarily quoted for?
What is the Z-average Molar Mass (Mz) primarily quoted for?
In copolymerization, what characterizes Alternating Copolymers?
In copolymerization, what characterizes Alternating Copolymers?
What distinguishes Block Copolymers from other copolymer types?
What distinguishes Block Copolymers from other copolymer types?
How would one define a copolymer based on the text provided?
How would one define a copolymer based on the text provided?
What is the definition of the weight fraction Wi?
What is the definition of the weight fraction Wi?
Why is the weight-average molar mass Mw used rather than Mn for polymeric materials?
Why is the weight-average molar mass Mw used rather than Mn for polymeric materials?
What is the formula for calculating Mn in terms of weight fraction?
What is the formula for calculating Mn in terms of weight fraction?
Which term dominates the behavior in polymeric materials when considering Mw?
Which term dominates the behavior in polymeric materials when considering Mw?
In the given blend example, what are the molar masses of C95H192 and C105H212 molecules?
In the given blend example, what are the molar masses of C95H192 and C105H212 molecules?
If a 2g specimen contains 1g each of C95H192 and C105H212, what are Mn and Mw in this case?
If a 2g specimen contains 1g each of C95H192 and C105H212, what are Mn and Mw in this case?
