Why Is HDPE Tougher and More Rigid Than LDPE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why is HDPE tougher and more rigid than LDPE?

• A) LDPE is a condensation polymer, while HDPE is an addition polymer.
• B) HDPE is a condensation polymer, while LDPE is an addition polymer.
• C) The two polymers are made of different monomers.
• D) LDPE is made of linear chains, while HDPE is made of branched chains.
• E) HDPE is made of linear chains, while LDPE is made of branched chains.

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