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[SOLVED] Cross-linking polymers
What changes in consistency (if any) do you expect when adding more borax solution to your slime? Why?
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Slime is a cross-linked polymer.
Borax (borate ion) is the cross-link.
So if more of the borax solution is added, then the slime will become more cross linked and therefore more solid and less pliable.
Is this correct?
Homework Statement
What changes in consistency (if any) do you expect when adding more borax solution to your slime? Why?
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The Attempt at a Solution
Slime is a cross-linked polymer.
Borax (borate ion) is the cross-link.
So if more of the borax solution is added, then the slime will become more cross linked and therefore more solid and less pliable.
Is this correct?