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how does temperature effect growth rate of polymers
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Temperature significantly influences the growth rate of polymers by affecting the kinetic energy of monomer molecules and the overall reaction environment. At higher temperatures, the increased kinetic energy can accelerate the movement of monomer units, making them collide more frequently and with greater energy, which can enhance the rate of reaction and polymer chain growth. However, excessively high temperatures might lead to unwanted side reactions or degradation of the polymer, ultimately affecting its properties. Conversely, low temperatures may slow down the kinetic energy of the molecules, reducing the reaction rate and potentially resulting in incomplete polymerization or lower molecular weight polymers. Therefore, controlling the temperature is crucial in polymer synthesis to achieve desired polymer sizes, structures, and properties.
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