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Chain transfer

physical science Maturity 11-13

Tiny parts build long chains.

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These chains make things like rubber. Sometimes the chains stop growing. This happens when a part moves to a new spot. It makes the chains shorter. This helps us make things. Can you think of something made of rubber?

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