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What is a lightweight plastic?

Important Questions on Polymers

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Complete the following statement:
Tensile strength of nylon is _____than that of cotton.
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Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

-4,7

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What gives plastic different qualities and characteristics?
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A bucket made of plastic does not rust like a bucket made of iron. Why?
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Give a few examples which suggest plastics are non-corrosive in nature.

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Is plastic more durable than metal or glass?
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Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.
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Plastic articles are available in all possible shapes and sizes. Can you tell why?
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Plastics do not corrode or rust.
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It is not advised to store food items in plastic containers as it reacts with the material of the container.
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The stress required to break a material is called its _____ strength. (Normal / Tensile)
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How do plastics differ from natural fibres with respect to tensile strength?
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A bucket made of plastic does not rust like a bucket made of iron. Why?
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What is the tensile strength of a fibre? Which fibre is the strongest one?
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State whether the following statement is 'True' or 'False'?
Bakelite is a soft and flexible plastic.
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Give examples to show that plastics are noncorrosive in nature.
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Which of the following is used for non-stick cookwares?
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Write the advantage and disadvantage of plastics. 

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Plastics corrode on coming in contact with air and water.