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Which intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the different types of polyethylene? Explain.
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Polyethylene is a polymer made up of long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The different types of polyethylene, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), have varying degrees of branching in their molecular structure. This Show more…
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