Polymers Review Flashcards
How can you determine the numbers of monomers?
The number of monomers is the mass of the polymer divided by the mass of the monomers
If you would like to increase the length of the polymer, would you increase or decrease the ration {ethylene/R} where R is the free radical used in addition synthesis?
To increase the length of the polymer, we need more monomers per end group, so we either increase ethylene or decrease R*, or do both.
How do you determine average molar mass of the polymer?
That mass of each monomer is multiplied by the average number of monomers in each polymer
Your synthesis was done under conditions that favor branching. Is your product best suited to be used as a storage container for flour, or as a flexible hydration pouch for backpacking?
Branching would make the product more pliable and less rigid, so better suited for a water pouch.
