2006-10-16 18:21:57 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
yes, Latex is used in both products.
2006-10-16 18:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by missourim43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some condoms are made of latex which comes from a rubber tree, but as for gum it depends on which type, chewing gum definitely no.They used to chew sap from cerain types of trees like pine trees and in areas where rubber trees grow the locals do chew on it.
2006-10-17 01:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Pineapple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of them are made out of latex - which in turn is either a product of the rubber-tree (technically speaking, 'Hevea brasiliensis' or 'Ficus elastica')
However, in some chewing gums, latex used is made artificially (designed to retain flavor for a longer time), in which case the tree theory does not stand.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-17 01:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by All.your.answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Condoms are made of synthetic polymers, which are petroleum products (all plastics and synthetic rubbers come from petroleum). Gum base is called chicle, which does come from a tree.
2006-10-17 01:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would explain the taste of that gum I had last night.
2006-10-17 15:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget it! You can't used bubble gum bubbles for condoms!
2006-10-17 01:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by galacticsleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if latex is used than ur right
2006-10-17 02:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by dhruvatu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask yourself this, do they both taste the same when you put them in your mouth?
2006-10-17 01:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
latex,
but now it can be man made
2006-10-17 01:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question, though I can't back it up, I don't think so!
2006-10-17 01:23:45 · answer #10 · answered by Beano4aReason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋