Question

which of the two is a thermo setting plastic :

a) PVC
b) Bakelite​

Answer 1

✬ ANSWER ✬

➭ Bakelite is a type of thermosetting plastic.

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• There are two types of plastic :- Thermoplastic and Thermosettting plastic.

• 'Thermo' means heat and 'plastic' is the ability to melt and change from one shape to another.

• The type of plastic which can be drawn into any desired shape by melting is known as Thermoplastic. They can be repeatedly heated and moulded.

• Ex of thermoplastic :- Polythene, polyster , Teflon , PVC.

• The type of plastic that can be heated and moulded into a shape only for one time is known as Thermosettting plastic.

• Ex :- Melamine , Bakelite etc.

Answer 2

BAKELITE is the thermo setting plastic.