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Which of these is not a property of thermoplastics?

A

They are soft

B

They can be stretched easily

C

They are made of cross-linking polymers.

D

They can be remoulded into different shapes.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Thermoplastics**: Thermoplastics are a type of plastic that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled. They are made of linear polymers, which means their molecular structure consists of long, straight chains. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: "They are soft." - This is true for thermoplastics because they can be easily molded when heated. - **Option 2**: "They can stretch easily." - This is also true as thermoplastics can be deformed when heated. - **Option 3**: "They are made of cross-linked polymers." - This is false. Thermoplastics are made of linear polymers, not cross-linked polymers. Cross-linked polymers are characteristic of thermosetting plastics, not thermoplastics. - **Option 4**: "They can remold into different shapes." - This is true because thermoplastics can be reshaped multiple times upon heating. 3. **Identifying the Incorrect Property**: From the analysis, option 3 is the only statement that is not a property of thermoplastics. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question "Which of these is not a property of thermoplastics?" is **Option 3: They are made of cross-linked polymers**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Thermoplastics**: Thermoplastics are a type of plastic that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled. They are made of linear polymers, which means their molecular structure consists of long, straight chains. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: "They are soft." - This is true for thermoplastics because they can be easily molded when heated. - **Option 2**: "They can stretch easily." - This is also true as thermoplastics can be deformed when heated. - **Option 3**: "They are made of cross-linked polymers." - This is false. Thermoplastics are made of linear polymers, not cross-linked polymers. Cross-linked polymers are characteristic of thermosetting plastics, not thermoplastics. ...
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