Answer to Question #101253 in General Chemistry for Sabrina

Question

Describe how Polyester's structure impacts its function in terms of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces

Answer 1

Modern polyesters have excellent high linear densities and durability, which results in high wear resistance, resistance to various solvents, photo stability, etc. So, for example, it is the regularity of the polymer chains that provides the excellent resistance to mineral acids.