Why Are Chemical Bonds More Stable at Cooler Temperatures?

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I was wondering why bonds are more stable at cooler temperatures than at higher temperatures.

This question came from a research project about annealing (heating then colling) plastics and why polyethylene maintains its shape when it's cooled.
 
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