Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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

Chapter 15 - Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers - Questions and Problems - Page 632: 15.36

Answer

The backbone chain of most polymers consists of carbon atoms that are linked together. But for the silicone polymers, this backbone chain is composed of silicon and oxygen atoms that alternate positions.

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The backbone chain of most polymers consists of carbon atoms that are linked together. But for the silicone polymers, this backbone chain is composed of silicon and oxygen atoms that alternate positions.
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