Distinguish between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.

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Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics are formed by addition polymerization. Thermosetting polymers are synthesized by condensation polymerization.
Thermoplastics can be remelted back into liquid. Thermosetting plastics always remain in a permanent solid-state.
Soft, weak, and plastic Hard, strong, and brittle
Example- PVC, Nylon, and Teflon. Example - Melamine formaldehyde, Bakelite,urea-formaldehyde resin.

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Thermoplastics	Thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics are formed by addition polymerization.	Thermosetting polymers are synthesized by condensation polymerization.
Thermoplastics can be remelted back into liquid.	Thermosetting plastics always remain in a permanent solid-state.
Soft, weak, and plastic	Hard, strong, and brittle
Example- PVC, Nylon, and Teflon.	Example - Melamine formaldehyde, Bakelite,urea-formaldehyde resin.