Match the correct answer a. Polystyrene i. most chemically inert b. Bakelite ii. tough and good insulator c. PVC iii. easily moulded d. Perspex iv. good electrical insulator e. PTFE v. transparent like glass

(a) Polystyrene → (iii) Easily moulded Polystyrene is a thermoplastic. It is easily moulded because it melts when exposed to heat. It used in packaging foam, food containers, electronic devices. (b) Bakelite → (ii) Tough and good insulator Bakelite is thermosetting plastic and is bad conductor of heat and electricity. Hence, it is used in insulating parts in electrical fixtures like buttons, plugs, switches etc. (c) PVC → (iv) Good electrical insulator PVC is thermoplastic and is poor conductor of heat and electricity. Therefore, it is a good insulator. It is used in plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window frames because it is good electrical insulator. (d) Perspex → (v) Transparent like glass Perspex is used in making window panes of aeroplanes and cars because it is transparent like glass. (e) PTFE → (i) Most Chemically inert PTFE do not react with things and is used in things like non-stick frying pans, plumber’s tape and water slides. a. Polystyrene (iii) Easily moulded b. Bakelite (ii) Tough and good insulator c. PVC (iv) Good electrical insulator d. Perspex (v) Transparent like glass e. PTFE (i) Most Chemically inert

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a.	Polystyrene	i.	most chemically inert
b.	Bakelite	ii.	tough and good insulator
c.	PVC	iii.	easily moulded
d.	Perspex	iv.	good electrical insulator
e.	PTFE	v.	transparent like glass