Polymer Molecular Weight and Degree of Polymerization Quiz
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Which term refers to the small molecules used to build a polymer?

  • Molecular weight
  • Polydispersity
  • Polymerization
  • Monomers (correct)

    • What is the molecular weight of polymers?

  • Varies depending on the polymer
  • Always greater than 1000 (correct)
  • Not mentioned in the text
  • Always less than 1000

    • What is the degree of polymerization?

  • The molecular weight of a polymer
  • The size of a polymer molecule
  • The purity of a polymer sample
  • The number of monomers in a polymer molecule (correct)

    • What is the difference between molecular weight by number (Mn) and molecular weight by mass (Mw)?

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    What does polydispersity measure?

    <p>The distribution of molecular mass in a polymer sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

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