Properties of Rubber | Beyond the Elements

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
GBH WGBH NOVA Beyond the Elements chemistry STEM rubber latex polymer polymerization vulcanization vulcanized elasticity goodyear tires cross-links monomer molecule isoprene firestone bridgestone/firestone rubber tree natural rubber synthetic rubber tire rubber sulfur rubber-sulfur mixture
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Properties of Rubber | Beyond the Elements

Learn about the differences between natural and synthetic rubber, and explore how vulcanization changes their properties, with these videos from NOVA: Beyond the Elements. Use this resource to provide opportunities for students to develop and use models for how atoms combine in different ways to produce different properties in materials.
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PBS Learning Media

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