Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 2 - Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding - Questions and Problems - Fundamentals of Engineering Questions and Problems - Page 50: 2.4FE

Answer

C. Covalent bonding with some van der Waals bonding

Work Step by Step

Covalent bonding with van der Waals bonding would be expected of rubber because it is composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen. This means that there are covalent bonds between the atoms as well as van der Waals bonding between different molecules.
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