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10 August, 11:30

What is the chemistry principle for silly putty and candle

waxas it pertains to hydrophilic/hydrophobic, polar/nonpolar

andsoluble/non-soluble and binding/non-binding?

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  1. 10 August, 12:07
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    Silly Putty -

    It is an inorganic polymer, in which the molecules are linked via covalent bonding. And the bonds can easily be broken, by the application of even a small amount of pressure.

    The composition of silly putty is, the Elmer's glue solution and the sodium borate in the ration, 4 : 1.

    silly putty is polar, hydrophilic and binding in nature.

    Candle Wax -

    The Wax of the candle is an ester of the ethylene glycol and fatty acids, and the chemical properties of was is, it is hydrophobic in nature and is insoluble in water as well.
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