A. Why does acrylic acid polymerization under radical conditions work so well? Explain.  B. Predict the impact of using the crosslinker shown below, instead of MBA, on the hardness/rigidity of the polymer. Explain.

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A. Why does acrylic acid polymerization under radical conditions work so well?
Explain. 

B. Predict the impact of using the crosslinker shown below, instead of MBA, on the
hardness/rigidity of the polymer. Explain.

HN
HN
=0
ZI
CO
O
Transcribed Image Text:HN HN =0 ZI CO O
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Polymerization is a process in which small molecules known as monomers are linked together to form a larger, more complex molecule called a polymer. This process can occur either naturally or can be artificially induced, producing synthetic polymers. Polymerization can be used to produce a wide range of materials, including plastics, adhesives, rubbers, fibers, and paints. The most common methods used to form polymers include condensation, addition, and radical polymerization. 
 
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