C2 - polymers and nanoparticles

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Name 3 properties of thermosoftening polymers
weak intermolecular forces, easy to melt, can be remoulded many times
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Name 3 properties of thermosetting polymers
crosslinks between chains, strong intermolecular forces, rigid
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How is low density plythene made?
heating ethene to 200⁰C under high pressure
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Give two uses of high density plythene
water tanks and drainpipes
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What are nanoparticles made of?
carbon atoms
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What size are nanoparticles?
1-100 nanometeres across
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How are the carbon atoms arranged?
in hexagonal rings
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What shapes can fullerenes take?
hollow balls or closed tubes
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Name 3 properties of thermosetting polymers

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crosslinks between chains, strong intermolecular forces, rigid

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How is low density plythene made?

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Give two uses of high density plythene

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What are nanoparticles made of?

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