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Name any one plastic that easily melts when heated.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question:** The question asks for a plastic that easily melts when heated. 2. **Recall Types of Plastics:** There are two main types of plastics: thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped upon heating, while thermosetting plastics cannot be remelted once set. 3. **Select a Thermoplastic:** Among the thermoplastics, one common example is polythene (also known as polyethylene). ...
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  2. Explain how is nylon made. Comment

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  3. Discuss the different characteristics and uses of nylon?

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

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

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  6. Explain what is polyethylene terephthalate used for.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  17. Discuss why is non-biodegradable waste harmful to the environment? Com...

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  18. What should you do with your electronic dis cards? Comment.

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  19. Why synthetic fibres are not suitable in hot climates and summer seaso...

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  20. Discuss the differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plast...

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