The synthetic fibre A is chemically a polyamide whereas the synthetic fibre B contains a large number of ester groups. Another synthetic fibre ‘C’ made of a polymer D which consists of a number of glucose units formed one after the other :
Which fibre could be nylon?

Synthetic fibres are also called _______ or _____ fibres.

Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw material called ______.

Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a ________.

Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.

Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.

(a) Saucepan handles

(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards

Categorise the materials of the following products into ‘can be recycled’
and ‘cannot be recycled’:
Telephone instruments, plastic toys, cooker handles, carry bags, ball point
pens, plastic bowls, plastic covering on electrical wires, plastic chairs,
electrical switches.

Rana wants to buy shirts for summer. Should he buy cotton shirts or
shirts made from synthetic material? Advise Rana, giving your reason.

Give examples to show that plastics are noncorrosive in nature.