Linear Polymers
Polymers occur more often than we realize in the world today. But one category that
occurs more than the other is linear polymers. Linear polymers are under the category of macromolecules, just like their “brother polymer” branched polymer. Their main difference is simply
in the name linear as in straight. Linear polymers literally can be traced with
the finger, it may curve and bend but it will always go straight begging to end.
Many linear polymers are formed with the modification of us humans for our
benefit. Some linear polymers include high density polyethylene nylon, polyester, PVC, and PAN. These polymers are tightly packed and have very high melting points and also have a high level
of magnitude of intermolecular forces of attraction within them also have high
tensile or pulling strength.
occurs more than the other is linear polymers. Linear polymers are under the category of macromolecules, just like their “brother polymer” branched polymer. Their main difference is simply
in the name linear as in straight. Linear polymers literally can be traced with
the finger, it may curve and bend but it will always go straight begging to end.
Many linear polymers are formed with the modification of us humans for our
benefit. Some linear polymers include high density polyethylene nylon, polyester, PVC, and PAN. These polymers are tightly packed and have very high melting points and also have a high level
of magnitude of intermolecular forces of attraction within them also have high
tensile or pulling strength.