Question

density polyethylene (hdpe) and low - density polyethylene (ldpe). recyclable hdpe and ldpe products are labeled with a 2 and a 4, respectively. hdpe ldpe polyethylene is composed of long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded together. a model of polyethylene represents carbon as black and hydrogen as white. complete the statement. polyethylene chains are held together by ____ bonds.

Explanation:

In polyethylene, the long - chain molecules are held together by intermolecular forces known as van der Waals forces. These are weak attractions between molecules.

Answer:

van der Waals