What are the properties and uses of nylon?

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q C

Plastics are poor conductors of heat. What does this property of plastics make them suitable for?

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q C

What do the following stand for: PP, HDPE, PS, and PET? Write two uses of each.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q C

Suggest ways of countering the harmful effects associated with plastic disposal.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q D

What are the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic fibres?

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q D

What are the main differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics? Give one example of each.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q D

Describe the general properties of plastics.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q D

Explain the harmful effects associated with the disposal of plastics.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Exercises>Q D

List a few things that can be done to limit the harmful effects associated with plastics.