Intermolecular Forces in Thermosetting Polymers?

Answer-(4) Thermosetting polymers are cross linked or heavily branched molecules which on hetaing undergo extensive cross linking in moulds and again become fusible. These have strongest intermolecular forces. Examples:-bakelite,urea-formaldehyde resins etc.

Do thermosetting polymers have weak intermolecular forces?

Thermosetting polymers [thermoset]:

polymer chains are held together by strong forces of attraction based on the chemical cross-link bonding. the polymer remains hard when heated and does not melt.

What are the intermolecular forces between polymers?

Polymers consist of very long molecules that contain chains of carbon. They too are held together by very strong covalent bonds. There are greater intermolecular forces between the long chains compared with smaller simple molecules. This means that polymers have a higher melting point than many other organic molecules.