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Elasticity in polymers is generally related to the amount of hydrogen bonding between different parts of the polymer.

True
False

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The elasticity of a polymer is primarily due to the structure of the molecule and the cross-linking between strands. Hydrogen bonding is a contributor to the shape of the molecule, but not a major player in terms of elasticity. We would have to answer "false".
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