Describe the Optical Properties of Plastics and Give Examples

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Essay

Describe the optical properties of plastics and give examples.

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Definitions:

Dehydration Reaction

A chemical reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule, with the removal of a water molecule.

Hydrolysis

A process where water splits the bonds within a specific substance through a chemical reaction.

Solubility

The ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve into another substance (solvent), forming a solution at a specific temperature and pressure.

Dissolve

To form a solution by mixing evenly with a liquid, causing a solid to become incorporated into the liquid so it becomes homogeneous.