Question

Name the plastics obtained from the following raw materials & state two uses of each plastic.1.ethene 2.propene 3.ethene tetraphthalate 4.tetrafluoroethene
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Answer 1

Raw material Plastic

1.Ethane - Polythene

2.Propene - Polypropylene

3.Ethanetetraphthalate - Polyethyleneterephthalate 4.Tetrafluoroethene - Polytetrafluoroethylene

Explanation:

1. Ethane - No types of plastic is formed by ethane. It forms polythene.

2. Polypropylene (PP) – bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers) and plastic pressure pipe systems.

3. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – carbonated drinks bottles, peanut butter jars, plastic film and microwavable packaging.

4. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – heat-resistant, low-friction coatings, used in things like non-stick surfaces for frying pans, plumber's tape and water slides.