Why can a thermoplastic such as polyethene be melted and remoulded many times?
Correct answer B. Its chains are held by weak intermolecular forces with no cross-links
Explanation
In thermoplastics the long chains are attracted only by weak intermolecular forces. Heating lets the chains slide past one another so the plastic softens, and it hardens again on cooling, allowing recycling.
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