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Give examples to show that plastics are non-corrosive in nature.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Non-Corrosive Nature**: - Plastics are materials that do not easily react with other substances, which makes them non-corrosive. This means they do not undergo chemical changes when exposed to air, water, or strong chemicals. 2. **Example 1 - Plastic Bottles**: - One common example is the use of plastic bottles for storing liquids. Unlike metal containers, which can corrode over time when they come into contact with water or acidic substances, plastic bottles remain intact and do not react with the contents they hold. ...
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  1. Give examples to show that plastics are non-corrosive in nature.

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  2. Why should plastic materials always be recycled?

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  3. Which of these items are made using teflon due to its high tensile str...

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  4. Which of these synthetic fabric types consist of Dacron and Terylene?

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  5. Which of these objects is made of thermosetting plastic?

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  6. What does PVC stand for?

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  7. Which of these was the first fully-synthetic fibre to be manufactured?

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  8. Why does one need to be extra cautious while ironing synthetic fibres?

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  9. Why are synthetic fibres not suitable for the summer season?

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  10. Which of these is a disadvantage of synthetic fibres?

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  11. Which of these is an advantage of synthetic fibres?

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  12. Why should polyester clothes be avoided in chemical laboratories?

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  13. Which of these monomers are combined to form polythene?

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  14. Why is acrylic often used as a replacement for wool?

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  15. Which of these synthetic fibres is also known as artificial silk?

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  16. Which of these diseases can be caused by using synthetic fabrics?

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  17. Which of these shrinks away from flame and burns with spluttering?

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  18. Which of these fibres smells like burning hair on heating?

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  19. Which of these is an example of a blended fibre?

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  20. Which part of a coconut is used to obtain coir?

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  21. Which of these fibres is made from cellulose?

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