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waynest

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What is an initiator and why is it important in a polymerization reaction?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the type of bonding between carbon and chlorine.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Initiators are materials that start a chemical reaction. In the case of polymers, the reaction is usually either a polymerization or a crosslinking reaction. The most common initiator is a peroxide which breaks apart, usually when heated or through certain chemical reactions, to form free radicals

Answer to Question 2

Carbon and chlorine are both nonmetals and will therefore share electrons to form covalent bonds. Carbon will always form four bonds by sharing its outer four electrons. Since each chlorine needs only one electron to complete its octet, four chlorines are required to give carbon its four bonds. The resulting material is CCl4.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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