Test Polymer Unit With Answer Key
Test Polymer Unit With Answer Key
a) A thermosetting (polymer)
b) A thermoplastic (polymer)
13. Below is ethylene, the basic monomer for polyethylene. Draw polyethylene structure.
H H H H
C C C C
H H H H
Ethylene Lewis Structure
14. "Cross-linkers" are atoms or groups of atoms that will bind chains of polymers together.
What will happen if the number of cross-linkers increased?
a) A thermosetting (polymer)
It will not melt
b) A thermoplastic (polymer)
It will start to melt and be pliable to mold into any shape
13. Below is ethylene, the basic monomer for polyethylene. Draw polyethylene structure.
H H H H
C C C C
H H H H
Ethylene Lewis Structure
Answer: Polyethylene drawing above
14. "Cross-linkers" are atoms or groups of atoms that will bind chains of polymers together.
What will happen if the number of cross-linkers increased?
More cross-links that present in a polymer will make the structure stiffer, harder to
bend, less flexible, high viscosity (doesn’t flow as well)