- Propane is changed to propylene for products.
- Propylene is in many things, like plastic bottles.
- In 2021, a study showed a new method to do this.
- Researchers want to see how this happens at tiny levels.
- They made special computer programs for this work.
- These programs help to find important information quickly.
Difficult words
- propane — A gas used for heating and fuel.
- propylene — A chemical made from propane.
- researchers — People who study things to learn more.
- method — A way to do something.
- information — Facts or details about something.
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Discussion questions
- What is your opinion about using propane?
- Why do you think researchers want to study tiny levels?
- How do you think plastic is made from propylene?
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