Find out about the two forms of polyethene: low density and high density polyethene

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Polymers · Polymers

Problem

Find out about the two forms of polyethene: low density and high density polyethene. Describe the reaction conditions during their manufacture and explain why they have different physical properties (such as density, tensile strength, melting point and flexibility) by reference to their structures and packing arrangements. Outline their uses.

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