Match items in List A with the items of list B. List A List B (a) nylon (i) non-stick coating (b) PET (ii) electric switches (c) rayon (iii) parachutes (d) thermosetting plastics (iv) polyester (e) Teflon (v) artificial silk

(a) - (iii) Nylon is the first synthetic fibre to be created. It is strong and light-weight hence used in making parachutes. (b) - (iv) PET is a polyester used in making plastic bottles. (c) - (v) Rayon is a synthetic fibre which resembles silk, hence also called artificial silk. (d) - (ii) Thermosetting Plastics are those who cannot be softened on heating. Hence, they are used to making electrical switches. (e) - (i) Teflon is a type of plastic that is used for the non-stick coating.

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NCERT Exemplar Science - Class 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

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NCERT Exemplar Science - Class 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 22

A plastic used for making crockery is _____. (Melamine / Bakelite)

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NCERT Exemplar Science - Class 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS>Q 23

Match items in List A with the items of list B.

List A	List B
(a) nylon	(i) non-stick coating
(b) PET	(ii) electric switches
(c) rayon	(iii) parachutes
(d) thermosetting plastics	(iv) polyester
(e) Teflon	(v) artificial silk