Low-density polyethylene is soft and flimsy because it has a ________ and ________ structure.
A) highly branched; crystalline
B) highly branched; amorphous
C) unbranched; triglyceride
D) unbranched; amorphous
E) unbranched; crystalline

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Low-density polyethylene has a highly branched and amorphous structure, which makes it soft and flimsy. This structure does not allow the polymer chains to pack tightly together and form crystalline regions, leading to its flexibility.

Low-Density Polyethylene Is Soft and Flimsy Because It Has a ________