StoryNote logo

If non-polar molecules are typically highly wate resistant because water is polar (because non-polar molecules are typically hydrophobic), then why are many rubbers such Chloroprene, Nitrile, Ethylene Acrylic, Styrene-butadiene polar?

by /u/derpyhero in /r/askscience

Upvotes: 1

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.