a) Distinguish between processing of thermoplastics and thermoset polymers to make a final product (the process...

a) Distinguish between processing of thermoplastics and thermoset polymers to make a final product (the process is not to make the polymer, but to make the final product) and relate this to the microstrucural differences of he polymers.

b)Using the concept of the relation between glass transition temperature and stucture, explain why polyethylene is ductile at room temperature whereas polystyrene is brittle at room temperature.

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