Silicones can be oils or rubber-like materials depending on ________.

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The length of the chain and degree of cross-linking are factors that determine whether silicones are oils or rubber-like materials. Oils have shorter chains and fewer cross-links, while rubber-like materials have longer chains and more cross-links. The silicon-to-oxygen ratio, percentage of carbon or sulfur in the chain, and oxidation state of silicon do not have a significant impact on the physical properties of silicones.

Silicones Can Be Oils or Rubber-Like Materials Depending on ________