Answer to Question #230902 in Chemical Engineering for Lokika

Question

The principal source of cellulose for making paper is

a) Wood

c) Grass

b) Corn stalk

d) None of these

Answer 1

The correct answer is A (Wood). Trees and woods are replenishable, easily harvested, and easily transportable, making them the ideal source of cellulose in paper-making. Cellulose fibers have a very high tensile strength and a great affinity for water, meaning that the fibers can be bonded together strongly in a network to form paper