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Earn 100

These days clothes made out of a mixture of synthetic fibres and natural fibres are more popular than those made purely out of synthetic fibres. Discuss the reasons for this.

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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There is a difference between the raw materials used in rayon and other synthetic fibres like nylon or polyester. What is the difference?
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The prefix 'poly' means 'many' for example, 'polygon' means a figure with many sides. What is the significance of the prefix 'poly' in 'polyester'? 

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Synthetic fibres are strong, elastic, light, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to wash and dry. Even with so many advantages, we do not wear clothes made of pure synthetic fibres, but a mixture of synthetic and natural fibres. Why is this necessary? 

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The molecular structures of synthetic fibres and plastics have one common feature. What is it? 
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Bakelite and polythene are both plastics. However, there is one major difference in their nature. What is the difference? 

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Can bacteria break down plastics? 
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Which of these is a natural fibre?
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Give the characteristic properties and important uses of polythene.