Can polymeric reactions change the viscosity of a system?

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Chemical reactions can significantly alter the viscosity of a system as the transformation of reactants into products often results in changes to the physical properties of the mixture. Examples include quick-drying epoxy, where mixing the glue and hardener initiates a reaction that leads to hardening and increased viscosity. Similarly, the process of making slime demonstrates how chemical reactions can produce a gooey substance with altered viscosity. The discussion seeks established data or protocols that quantify these viscosity changes, particularly in fluid systems involving reactants and products. Suggestions include exploring the effects of adding gelatin or salt to ice water, as well as examining polymeric reactions for their impact on viscosity.
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Is there any chemical reaction which can alter/ change the viscosity of the system ?
 
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When a chemical reaction occurs, the products are changed into reactants, and the contents of the system has changed. So when the contents change, it is quite possible, the viscosity will change.
A very evident example comes to mind, quick drying epoxy. When you mix the glue and hardener together and stirr, the two react and start to harden.
Or another example, making "slime", making a gooey product.
 
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Is there any establised data available(protocol, the change in viscosity etc...) ??

I prefer the reactants and products to be fluids!
 
adding gelatin?
adding salt to icewater?
 
as mr jeffrey has mentioned, polymeric reactions
 

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