What is it about cellulose that can soak up water? Whats happening at a mol

Subject: What is it about cellulose that can soak up water? Whats happening at a mol

Date: Mon Jun 6 06:54:23 2005
Posted by ryan
Grade level: 10-12 School: Urban Academy
City: NY State/Province: NY Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1118058863.Ch

Message:


I studying paper towels and I know that it is the space in between paper towels
that absorb water but I also know that the cellulose absorbs water to. How?

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