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An example of thermosetting plastic, which is also a poor conductor of electricity, is:

  1. polythene

  2. bakelite

  3. polyester

  4. PVC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bakelite is an example of thermosetting plastic which is also a poor conductor of electricity. Due to its insulating character, it is used for switches and other electrical insulators.
Option B is correct.


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Statement: The articles made of thermoplastics can be recycled whereas the articles made of thermosetting plastics cannot be recycled.


State whether the given statement is true or false.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The intermolecular forces in thermoplastics are weaker while the intermolecular forces in thermosetting plastics are stronger. The thermosetting plastics cannot be moulded on heating. Thus the articles made of thermoplastics can be recycled whereas the articles made of thermosetting plastics cannot be recycled.

Hence, the given statement is $\text{true}$
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A person has to make electric switches and plugs. Which material is recommended ?

  1. Teflon

  2. Bakelite

  3. Rayon

  4. PVC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Bakelite has high heat resistant property which makes it a poor conductor of heat and electricity.it is used for making electrical switches because it high heat resistance property protects us from electric shocks.
also it is used to make handles of cooking utensils because of this property it does not conduct heat and so the handles are prevented from becoming too hot and this makes it easy to handle the handles of cooking utensils.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$
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Match the column A and B

Column A Column B
(i) Thermoplastics (a) Handles of utensils, floor tiles
(ii) Thermosetting plastics (b) Melamine
(iii) Biodegradable (c) Teflon
(iv) Fire proof plastic (d) Wood
(v) Oil and water do not stick (e) Combs, containers

  1. i-d, ii-e, iii-a, iv-b, v-c

  2. i-e, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b, v-c

  3. i-a, ii-d, iii-b, iv-c, v-e

  4. i-c, ii-b, iii-a, iv-e, v-d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Thermoplastic materials are those materials that are made of polymers linked by intermolecular interactions or van der Waals forces, forming linear or branched structures.

Melamine is a versatile material. It resists fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics. It is used for making fire-resistive uniforms, floor tiles, kitchenware and fabrics which resist fire. 

Thermosetting plastics are generally strong and resistant to heat, but they melt the first time they are heated to a high enough temperature and harden (set) permanently when cooled. They can never be melted or reshaped again. 

They are used in situations where resistance to heat is important, e.g. on kitchen work surfaces, good-quality plastic cups, saucepan handles and plug casings. Wood is biodegradable

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Thermoplastics are:

  1. linear polymers.

  2. soften or melt on heating

  3. molten polymer can be moulded in desired shape.

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Thermoplastics are linear polymers. They are also known as thermosoftening plastics because they become malleable when heated. Although they are pliable above a certain heat threshold, they return to a solid once they have been sufficiently cooled. For this reason, thermoplastics are put to unique uses in a number of manufacturing and engineering industries.

Apart from their primary characteristics, thermoplastics vary slightly in usage and properties. For example, polystyrene is a hard, water-resistant thermoplastic, according to BBC. This makes it an excellent choice for creating toy models and for packaging that will not be exposed to extreme heat sources in transit. Polymethyl methacrylate is also a stiff thermoplastic, but it is also an electrical insulator and can be polished well, so it is often used in vehicle windows and light covers.

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Which of the following is used to make disposable cups?

  1. Low density polyethylene

  2. Polypropylene

  3. Polystyrene

  4. PVC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Disposable cups are made up of thermocol. It is a synthetic petroleum product which is made by restructuring of the chemical bonding of the polystyrene, to develop a stretch polystyrene. In this process, thermoplastic granules are expanded through the application of steam and air. The expanded granules become large and light in weight.

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Thermosetting plastics can be remoulded on gentle heating.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Thermosetting plastics: Which on heating becomes infusible these cannot be reused.Ex- Bakelite,urea formaldehyde resin.

Thermoplastic plastics: These become soft on heating and hard on cooling.
Ex.polythere,polystyrene.
Thermoplastic plastics can be remoulded.

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Synthetic fibers are obtained from which of the following?

  1. Plants

  2. Sheeps

  3. Chemicals

  4. Jute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Synthetic fibres are created by extruding fibre forming materials through spinnerets into air and water, forming a thread. These artificially manufactured fibres were made from polymers obtained from petro chemicals. These fibres are called synthetic or artificial fibres. The two most common ones are nylon and polyester. Nylon is made from two chemicals, adipic acid (AA) and hexamethylene diamine (HMD).

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.