Question

Slide the total number of thermoplastics from the list given below:
PVC, bakelite, melamine, polyethylene

• A. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2
The plastics that can be remoulded on heating are called thermoplastics. Few examples of thermoplastics are polyvinyl chloride(PVC), polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.

The plastics that cannot be remoulded or reshaped on heating are called thermosetting plastics/ thermosets. Few examples of thermosets are bakelite, melamine, polyester, etc.