Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 14 - Polymer Structures - Questions and Problems - Page 577: 14.4a

Answer

$m = 42.08 g/mol$

Work Step by Step

Required: The repeat unit molecular weight of polypropylene. Solution: Each repeat unit consists of 3 carbons and 6 hydrogens. Computing the repeat unit molecular weight: $m = 3(A_{C}) + 6(A_{H})= 3(12.011 g/mol) + 6(1.008 g/mol) = 42.08 g/mol$
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