Question

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Write the answers of these questions in your notebook.
o Make a list of five plastic items you use in your house, group them into
thermoplastics & thermosetting plastics
o Write any three properties and uses of the following synthetic fibre.
(i) Nylon
(in) Polyester
(ii) Acrylic​

Answer 1

Plastic items we use in our homes are toys, electric board, plastic bag, nylon comb.

Thermoplastic plastic bag nylon

Thermosetting plastics toys, electric board, comb.

Nylon, polyester and acrylic have similar properties which are:-

1) They do not shrink.

2) They are non biodegradable

3) They are long lasting