Polyethylene is a polymer that is flexible and often used to make clear plastic wrap. How can this polymer be changed to make it less flexible, stronger, and harder? (1 point)
Responses
Changing the covalent bonds to ionic bonds, which are stronger.
Changing the covalent bonds to ionic bonds, which are stronger.
Adding larger carbon atoms in between the layers to make them more stable.
Adding larger carbon atoms in between the layers to make them more stable.
Cross-linking the layers of polyethylene using covalent bonds.
Cross-linking the layers of polyethylene using covalent bonds.
Shortening the length, the polymer so that it cannot bend as much.