Question

Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thermoplastics                        

*Plastics which can be easily deformed and bend easily on heating are known as thermoplastics.

*They are used for making toys, containers.

*Examples are PVC, Polythene

Thermosetting plastics

*Plastics once moulded cannot be bent or deformed are known as thermosetting plastics.

*They are used for making switches, handles of utensils,

*Examples are Bakelite, Melamine

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Thermoplastic

• soften on heating

• can be reshaped and reused

• reclaimed for wastes

• long chain linear

Thermosetting

• don't soften on heating

• can't be reshaped

• hard and strong

• 3-D structure