Question 21
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic and is used for making toys, chappals, etc. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc. Can you write the major difference between these two types of plastics?

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Thermoplastics get deformed easily on heating and can be bent easily on heating. On the other hand, thermosetting plastics when molded once cannot be softened on heating.

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Question 21 PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic and is used for making toys, chappals, etc. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc. Can you write the major difference between these two types of plastics?

Thermoplastics get deformed easily on heating and can be bent easily on heating. On the other hand, thermosetting plastics when molded once cannot be softened on heating.

Question 21
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a thermoplastic and is used for making toys, chappals, etc. Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc. Can you write the major difference between these two types of plastics?