CHEM help!#@$@#$@?

Question

i just did a "slime lab" in chemistry and we are learning about cross-linked polymers- why does the glue need to be diluted? what would have happened if it wasn't? and what would have happened if there was too much water?

Answer 1

The water provides hydrogen bonding and better ionization of the glue molecules. The charges on the glue would not be as strong without the water to hydrate them and provide a stabilization of the charge.