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Liam A
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what is the chemical composition of common processed paper and what does the molecule's structure look like?
Chemical Composition of Paper: Structure & Molecules
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The chemical composition of common processed paper primarily consists of cellulose, represented by the molecular formula C6H10O5. Cellulose is a polymer, and its structure can be denoted as (C6H10O5)n, indicating its repeating units. The discussion highlights the significance of cellulose in the paper-making process and provides a visual reference for its molecular structure.
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JasonSpata
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Cellulose, pressed and dried. (C6H10O5) Its polymerized too so you could throw a subscript n after it too I guess.
https://news.uns.purdue.edu/images/2013/zavattieri-cellulose2.jpg
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jim mcnamara
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Old thread, with good answers. Time to close the thread.