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Discuss why polyester is considered a cancer causing fibre? Comment.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Polyester**: - Polyester is a type of synthetic fiber commonly used in textiles and various products. It is known for its durability and resistance to wrinkles and shrinking. 2. **Catalyst Used in Polyester Production**: - The production of polyester involves the use of a catalyst. In this case, the catalyst used is called antimony, which is represented by the symbol Sb. ...
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  2. How can you identify a natural and synthetic fibre? Justify your answe...

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  3. Discuss why polyester is considered a cancer causing fibre? Comment.

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  4. What is the most common synthetic fibres?

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  5. Why does synthetic fibres melt but natural fibres do burn? Discuss you...

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  6. Explain how is nylon made. Comment

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  7. Discuss the different characteristics and uses of nylon?

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  8. Discuss why acrylic is considered non-safe to wear? Comment

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  9. Justify how is polyester used in everyday life? Comment

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  10. Explain what is polyethylene terephthalate used for.

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  11. Is acrylic considered a natural fibre? Justify your answer.

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  12. Give some uses of PET. Discuss in brief.

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  13. Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually a helping conservation of f...

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  14. Why is acrylic blended with wool? Justify your answer.

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  15. Explain why the following are made of ther mosetting plastics. I. ...

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  16. Answer the below point: What are the two types of plastics?

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  17. Answer the below point: Give any one example of thermosetting plast...

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  18. Answer the below point: Name any one plastic that easily melts when...

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  19. Answer the below point: Name the plastic that is used for making mi...

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  20. Explain why is plastic considered an environ mental hazard. Justify yo...

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