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Tin takes about 100 years to degenerate. Is it biodegradable or non-biodegradable?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Term "Biodegradable":** - Biodegradable substances are those that can be broken down by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and other biological processes into natural substances like water, carbon dioxide, and biomass within a relatively short period. 2. **Understanding the Term "Non-Biodegradable":** - Non-biodegradable substances are those that do not decompose or take a very long time to break down in the environment. They can persist for many years, contributing to pollution. ...
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S CHAND IIT JEE FOUNDATION-SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS-Self Assessment Sheet - 14
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  2. Answer the following questions : Name the plastic used for making no...

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  3. Answer the following questions : Classify into thermoset and thermop...

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  4. Answer the following questions : Classify into thermoset and thermop...

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  5. Answer the following questions : What is a polymer?

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  6. Answer the following questions : Name the plastic whose sheets are u...

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  7. Answer the following questions : Why is teflon used as a tape for se...

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  8. Answer the following questions : A person has to make electric switc...

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  9. Answer the following questions : Why is rayon also known as artifici...

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  10. Answer the following questions : Name two natural polymers. Write do...

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  11. Answer the following questions : What is PET? Why is it being increa...

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  12. Answer the following questions : Why are frying pan handles made of ...

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  13. Answer true or false : The articles made of thermoplastics can be re...

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  14. Answer true or false : Polythene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are th...

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  15. Answer true or false : Plastics are eco-friendly

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  16. Answer true or false : Plastics are generally good conductors of ele...

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  17. Answer true or false : Although made from wood pulp, Rayon is not a ...

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