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What is the most massive molecule that's ever been made? How much does it weigh, and how many atoms is it made from?
What is the most massive molecule ever?
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The most massive molecule ever created is a synthetic polymer known as polyethylene oxide, which can exceed a molecular weight of 1 million daltons. This polymer is composed of repeating units of ethylene oxide, resulting in a structure that can contain thousands of atoms. The referenced research article from Science provides detailed insights into the synthesis and properties of such high-molecular-weight compounds. This discussion emphasizes the significance of advanced polymer chemistry in creating massive molecules.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of polymer chemistry concepts
- Familiarity with molecular weight and its measurement
- Knowledge of synthetic polymerization techniques
- Basic comprehension of ethylene oxide as a chemical compound
- Research advanced polymerization methods for creating high-molecular-weight polymers
- Explore the properties and applications of polyethylene oxide in various industries
- Investigate the implications of molecular weight on the physical properties of polymers
- Learn about the synthesis and characterization of synthetic polymers in laboratory settings
Chemists, materials scientists, and researchers interested in polymer synthesis and the properties of high-molecular-weight compounds.
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What - if any - research have you done on this? What didn't you understand?
If I pointed you at something like this, would you say "it doesn't count"?
If I pointed you at something like this, would you say "it doesn't count"?
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Look what I found: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.270.5244.1905-a
I got it by googling for 'most massive molecule'. I bet it would work for you, too.
I got it by googling for 'most massive molecule'. I bet it would work for you, too.
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