CH-1400
Condensation polymers
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Condensation polymers
Which statement about the structure of Kevlar compared to polyethylene is correct?
- Kevlar has strong hydrogen bonds between polymer chains, so it is stronger than polyethylene.
- Kevlar has only weak forces between chains, so it is softer than polyethylene.
- Kevlar is made by addition polymerisation, unlike polyethylene.
- Kevlar contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, like polyethylene.
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