Exercises for polymers

Consider the molecular structure of some plastics shown on the right.

 

View the video above. It shows the plastic handle of a frying pan being strongly heated. Which one of the plastic structures shown on the right does this plastic represent? Explain.

 

 

 

a

A

Which has the lowest melting temperature? Explain.

 

From the plastics B, C, D, E, which one has the highest melting temperature? Explain.

a

B

 

View the video above. Which structure is most likely to represent the polymers of slime? Explain.

a

C

 

a

D

 

a

E