Question

Identify the characteristic of synthetic adhesives.

• A. Natural occurence
• B. Easy production
• C. Availability is difficult
• D. High strength

Answer 1

The correct option is D High strength

Adhesives are substances that are used to join two or more components together through attractive forces acting across the interfaces. There are two types of adhesives:

• Natural adhesives: These are obtained from natural resources. Examples: Bee wax, flour paste, tree sap
• Artificial or synthetic adhesives: These are prepared using chemicals in laboratories. Hence, the production is complex. These are easily available and have higher strength than natural adhesives. Examples: Cello tape, adhesive films, glue.