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Explain what are thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Give two examples of each. 

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastic

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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 3
Write a note on the uses of synthetic fibres. 
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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 5

Give reasons for the following:

Electrical wires have a plastic coating. 

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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 5

Give reasons for the following. 

Clothes made of synthetic fibres are not very comfortable to wear. 

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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 5

Give reasons for the following:

Plastic articles are more popular than the ones made of metals. 

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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 1
What is polymerisation? Give an example of a natural polymer. 
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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastic>EXERCISES>Q 3

Give two uses of each of the following:

Rayon, Nylon, Bakelite. 

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8th CBSE
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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Test Yourself (Based on Chapters 1 - 8)>TEST YOURSELF (Based on Chapters 1 to 8)>Q 3

Give reasons for the following: 

Cooking pans have handles made of plastic. 

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Start Up Science>Chapter 3 - Test Yourself (Based on Chapters 1 - 8)>TEST YOURSELF (Based on Chapters 1 to 8)>Q 11
Describe the general properties of plastics.