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From a chemistry point of view, why are plastic bags stronger than paper bags?

If plastic is a polymer (polyethylene) and paper is a polymer of cellulose.. why is plastic stronger? and why does paper decompose so much faster?

Answer:

plastic bags have a stronger bond than paper bags. plastic bags have more moelcules held together

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