In: Chemistry
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a. A nylon 6,6 has an average molecular weight of 12078 g/mol. Calculate the average degree of polymerization to 1 decimal of accuracy assuming the Nylon 6-6 mer is C12H22O2N2.
b. Write a general chemical reaction for the chain polymerization of ethylene monomer into the linear polymer polyethylene.
c. In general how does the processing of thermoplastics into the desired shape differ from the processing of thermosetting plastics?
d. How can the higher strength of polyvinyl chloride as compared to polyethylene be explained?