Why can synthetic polymers be altered to create so many different kinds of materials?

They have a hydrocarbon backbone that can be chemically altered.

They have certain additives that react to form newer materials.

They have a low molecular weight that helps alter their composition.

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Why can synthetic polymers be altered to create so many different kinds of materials? 

They have a hydrocarbon backbone that can be chemically altered.


They have certain additives that react to form newer materials.


They have a low molecular weight that helps alter their composition.

koikkara · Answer

@kaitkaitkait $\Large\rm\color{blue}{Welcome~to~OpenStudy!}$

Can You please suggest your answer? so that we can know how you look at the question !

koikkara · Answer

$Hint$
The polarity of the solvent effect on the molecular weight of synthetic polymers is based on the condensation reaction- molecular mass is what it depends on. @kaitkaitkait