Can we convert wax to plastic?

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Can we convert wax to plastic?

2007-01-04 02:34:22 · 2 answers · asked by helpless kid 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Not directly because they are completely different kinds of compounds. Waxes are esters of very long fatty acids and alcohols, and plastics are polymers of a whole bunch of different kinds of smaller molecules.

2007-01-04 02:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2007-01-04 10:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by andreea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋