Question & Answer: True or False? While synthetically produced polymers are commonplace, naturally occurring…..

true

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Rubber can be found in nature and harvested as a latex from several types of trees. Rubber can also be synthesized by man. Synthetic rubber can be made from the polymerization of a variety of monomers, including isoprene.

1.Natural rubber does not handle easily (it’s sticky), nor does it have very good properties or durability .

2. Synthetic rubber is preferable because different monomers can be mixed in various proportions resulting in a wide range of physical, mechanical, and chemical properties. The monomers can be produced pure and addition of impurities or additives can be controlled by design to give optimal properties