Question

When we burn nylon , why it smells like burnt paper ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nylon smells like plastic when burnt but can also can produce a celery-like smell;

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

When we burn nylon and it smells like burnt paper because nylon composed of Diamine acid and di-carboxylic acid it has carbon and oxygen atoms.

Explanation:

• Nylon is a plastic made up of short, continuously repeating parts of atoms with super-long, heavy molecules.
• To obtain distinct differences in characteristics, the polymers can be blended with distinct substances, which explains why this material has such a wide use.

• Diamine acid and di-carboxylic acid, fusing together to make the molecule even larger and giving off water. The most popular form of nylon called nylon-6,6.

• Therefore, burning of nylon smells like burnt paper.