Characteristics of Plastics

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Characteristics of Plastics: Overview

This topic contains concepts like Characteristics of Plastics, Comparison of Plastic with Metals, Non-Reactive Nature of Plastics and Durability of Plastics.

Important Questions on Characteristics of Plastics

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Plastics are_____ compared to metals.

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Weight is a big reason parts are transitioned from metal to plastic, as they’ve been in planes and cars for many years.

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What are the advantages of plastics over metals?

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Metal is heavier than plastic.

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Generally pickles, water, dry fruits are stored in_____ containers.

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Plastics are able to withstand pressure as compared to glass.

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Metals are more corrosion-resistant to chemicals than plastic.

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Which is more durable platic or glass?

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Which is more durable plastic or metal?

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What type of plastic is light?

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What are the advantages of using plastic?

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Plastic is a very heavy material.

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Nowadays plastic mugs and buckets are generally used; what are the advantages of using plastic container?

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Is plastic more durable than metal or glass?

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Plastic is more _____ than metal or glass. (durable / non-durable)

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Plastic is pretty tough to shatter, scratch, or dent, compared to metal and glass.

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Draw an observation on the weights of plastic and metal for the same volume.

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Write the advantage and disadvantage of plastics. 

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Which of the following is a characteristic of plastic?