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Which modification to a polymer would most effectively increase its melting point?
Which modification to a polymer would most effectively increase its melting point?
- Cross-linking polymer chains to increase rigidity.
- Decreasing chain length to reduce entanglement.
- Introducing plasticizers to reduce intermolecular forces.
- Increasing chain length to enhance chain entanglement. (correct)
A polymer material needs to be both more rigid and resistant to deformation under stress. Which modification would best achieve these properties?
A polymer material needs to be both more rigid and resistant to deformation under stress. Which modification would best achieve these properties?
- Incorporating plasticizers to increase chain flexibility.
- Reducing the number of cross-links between polymer chains.
- Decreasing the average molecular weight of the polymer.
- Introducing extensive cross-linking between polymer chains. (correct)
In the context of polymer modification, what is the primary role of a plasticizer?
In the context of polymer modification, what is the primary role of a plasticizer?
- To facilitate cross-linking between adjacent polymer chains.
- To reduce the flexibility of the polymer by increasing chain entanglement.
- To increase the flexibility of a polymer by spacing the polymer chains apart. (correct)
- To increase the strength of intermolecular forces between polymer chains.
Based on the descriptions in the passage, which diagram depicts a polymer that would likely be the most flexible?
Based on the descriptions in the passage, which diagram depicts a polymer that would likely be the most flexible?
Vulcanization is a process that introduces what kind of modification to a polymer, and what effect does it have on the polymer's properties?
Vulcanization is a process that introduces what kind of modification to a polymer, and what effect does it have on the polymer's properties?
Flashcards
Increase Polymer Chain Length
Increase Polymer Chain Length
Lengthening polymer chains increases entanglement and intermolecular forces.
Cross-linking Polymers
Cross-linking Polymers
Cross-linking creates strong links between polymer chains, preventing them from sliding.
Plasticisers
Plasticisers
Substances embedded between polymer chains to increase flexibility.
How does cross-linking affect chain forces?
How does cross-linking affect chain forces?
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How do plasticisers affect chain movement?
How do plasticisers affect chain movement?
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Study Notes
- Ways to modify polymers include increasing chain length, cross-linking polymer chains, and using plasticizers
Increasing Chain Length
- Chains become more tangled, increasing intermolecular forces between polymer chains
- Plastics with increased chain length exhibit a higher melting point
Cross-Linking Polymer Chains
- Results in stronger forces between polymer chains
- Polymer chains cannot slide past each other easily
- Plastics become more rigid
- Vulcanization of rubber to make bowling balls exemplifies cross-linking
Plasticizers
- Plasticizers are embedded between polymer chains, spacing them apart and decreasing forces
- Polymer chains can slide past each other more easily
- Plastics become more flexible
- Flexible PVC used in clothing or electric wire insulation demonstrates the effect of plasticizers
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Description
Explore methods to modify polymers, including increasing chain length, cross-linking, and using plasticizers. Increasing chain length enhances intermolecular forces and raises the melting point. Cross-linking strengthens forces between chains, while plasticizers increase flexibility by spacing chains apart.
