Question

This polymer is made from a small molecule that repeats itself. The small molecule has two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms. The polymer is a widely used plastic. What is this polymer?

Answer 1

Polyethylene

Step-by-step explanation:

Polyethylene is made of the ethylene monomer (C2H4). Polyethylene is a linear, manmade, addition homopolymer used in the manufacturing of plastic materials.

Polyethylene is a light weight synthetic polyolefin used for many different purposes. High density and low density polyethylene materials are available and used for different purposes.