Question

Plastics articles are available in all shapes and sizes. Why? It is not advisable to burn plastic and synthetic fibres. Explain

Answer 1

The solution is as follows:

1. Plastics are available in different shapes and sizes because plastic polymer is a thermoplastic polymer.

2. Thermoplastic polymers can be melted and remoulded into different shapes and sizes.

3. When plastics and synthetic fibres are burnt, VOCs are released which are highly toxic gases. These gases form photochemical smog which causes many respiratory diseases.