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What is the chemistry principle for silly putty and candle

waxas it pertains to hydrophilic/hydrophobic, polar/nonpolar
andsoluble/non-soluble and binding/non-binding?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Silly Putty -

It is an inorganic polymer , in which the molecules are linked via covalent bonding . And the bonds can easily be broken , by the application of even a small amount of pressure .

The composition of silly putty is , the Elmer's glue solution and the sodium borate in the ration , 4 : 1 .

silly putty is polar , hydrophilic and binding in nature .

Candle Wax -

The Wax of the candle is an ester of the ethylene glycol and fatty acids , and the chemical properties of was is , it is hydrophobic in nature and is insoluble in water as well .

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