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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Why is it not advisable to burn plastic and synthetic fabrics?

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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Plastic is used for making a large variety of articles of daily use
and these articles are very attractive. But it is advised to avoid
the use of plastic as far as possible. Why?

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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

. Plastic articles are available in all possible shapes and sizes. Can
you tell why?

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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Terrycot is made by mixing two types of fibres. Write the names
of the fibres.

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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

A synthetic fiber which looks like silk is obtained by chemical
treatment of wood pulp. It is, therefore, known as artificial silk.
What is its common name?

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Cotton is a natural polymer. What is its chemical name?

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The material which is commonly used for making kitchen
containers is
(a) PVC (c) Teflon
(b) Acrylic (d) PET

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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Which of the following groups contain all synthetic substances?
(a) Nylon, Terylene, Wool (c) PVC, Polythene, Bakelite
(b) Cotton, Polycot, Rayon (d) Acrylic, Silk, Woo

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Which of the following represents the correct match for items in
Column A with those in Column B.
Column A Column B
I. Nylon (i) Thermoplastic
II. PVC (ii) Thermosetting plastic
III. Bakelite (iii) Fibre
(a) I-(ii), II-(iii), III-(i) (c) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iii)
(b) I-(iii), II-(i), III-(ii) (d) I-(iii), II-(ii), III-(i)

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Which of the following is not a common property of plastics?
(a) Non-reactive (c) Durable
(b) Light in weight (d) Good conductor of electricity

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