Question

What is the structure of polymer?

Answer 1

1. Polymers are defined as materials that are made up of long-chain repeating molecules.
2. The properties of polymers depend upon their bonded molecule and the type of molecule.
3. the term polymer is basically used to describe plastics.
4. Some polymers are hard and tough and some of them are soft and can be stretched like rubber.
5. The structure of the polymer can be basically divided into four different categories: Linear, Branched, Cross-linked, and networked.
6. Linear polymers are thermoplastic polymers that are bonded together with weak Van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonding.
7. Branched polymers resemble linear ones but may differ because they have short chains.
8. Cross link polymers are bonded with weak Van der Waals forces or bonded with a covalent bond.
9. Networked polymers are those that show 3d networks and are thermosetting polymers.
10. Example of polymers is Polyethylene, Polyester, Epoxy, Teflon, etc.