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nenivikky

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Define a polymer. Why are polymers sometimes known as macromolecules?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Name one physical characteristic that frequently are used to identify fibers.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A polymer is a substance composed of a large number of atoms that are usually arranged in repeating units. Polymers are often referred to as macromolecules they may contain thousands or even millions of atoms.

Answer to Question 2

A physical characteristic that frequently are used to identify fibers is an infrared absorption spectrum.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 17, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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