Question

List and explain four properties of plastics.Give one use of plastics linked to each of these properties.

Answer 1

Answer:

four properties of plastics are:

1.) plastics are poor conductors of heat and electricity

2.) plastics are non reactive metals they are not attacked by chemicals

3.) plastics are lightweight strong and durable

4.) plastics can be moulded and dyed easily in many colours like orange, pink ,sky blue , red, green, and e.t.c

the four uses of plastics are:

1.) bakelite is used to make electric switches insulating casings and handle of cookware and tools

2.) melamine is heat resistant and is used to make kitchenware , floor tiles and special suits for firefighters

3.) Teflon is used as a non stick coating on cookware as both water and oil do not stick to it

4.) many plastics are waterproof and therefore

they are used to make Water bottles and waterproof containers