Question: A sample of poly ( styrene ) ( PS ) was found to have three different polymer chain lengths in the following proportions: 3 2

A sample of poly(styrene)(PS) was found to have three different polymer chain
lengths in the following proportions: 32%7 x 105g mol-1,20%6 x 105g mol-1, and 10%4 x 105g mol-1. Calculate the following:
(i) Number average molecular weight.
(ii) Weight average molecular weight.
(iii) Polydispersity Index (PDI).
Is the polymer material biological or synthetic in origin? Explain.

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