JAMB - Chemistry (2001 - No. 33)
During the vulcanization of rubber, sulphur is added to
Break down rubber polymer
Lengthen the chain of rubber
Bind rubber molecules together
Act as a catalyst
Selitys
Sulphur is added to rubber during vulcanization to create strong chemical bonds that improve the rubber's durability, strength, and elasticity. In other words it binds the molecules of rubber together