Question

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Answer 1

There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics. The difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics are:

Thermoplastics	Thermosetting plastics
Plastics that can be easily deformed and bend easily on heating are known as thermoplastics.	Plastics once moulded cannot be bent or deformed are known as thermosetting plastics.
They are used for making toys, containers.	They are used for making switches, handles of utensils, etc.
Examples are PVC, Polythene	Examples are Bakelite, Melamine