Synthetic polymer

Example:

Other examples: nylon, polyester, PVC

Other natural polymer: wool, DNA, silk

The Coagulation of Latex

Natural rubber (polyisoprene)

Vulcanisation

3. Sulphur atoms form _____________between the rubber polymer at the carbon-carbon double bonds. 4. The cross-linking improves the ____________ of natural rubber.

Similarities and differences between vulcanized and unvulcanized rubber.

Vulcanized rubber Similarities 1. Elastic 2. Heat and electrical insulator Unvulcanized rubber

Differences
Vulcanized rubber Similarities Elasticity Hardness Tensile strength Resistance to heat Resistance to oxidation Stickiness / Effect of organic solvent Grip on wet surface Unvulcanized rubber

Becomes soft and sticky easily

Question (SPM 2006 paper 3)

Question (SPM 2006 paper 3)

Bulldog clip Rubber strand Bulldog clip Weight 100g Retort stand

a) Aim of experiment: b) (i) Constant variable: (ii) Manipulated variable: (iii) Responding variable: c) Hypothesis: d) Apparatus: material:

Diagram

e) Procedure: 1.

f) Tabulation of data Type of rubber strand

Initial length (mm)

Vulcanised rubber

Unvulcanised rubber

Length when the weight is hung (mm)

Length when the weight is removed (mm)