Which outcome occurs when a polymer's molecular weight increases sharply?

💡 Explanation

Gelation occurs because a high molecular weight entangles polymer chains, causing a large increase of viscosity. Therefore, viscosity suddenly increases dramatically rather than melting point decreasing or solubility increasing because those need chain mobility, not entanglement.

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