Question

The handle of the pressure cooker and nonstick vessels are made of substances like bakelite. Why?

• A. They are good conductors of heat
• B. They are bad conductors of heat
• C. They are cheap
• D. They have nice look

Answer 1

The correct option is B

They are bad conductors of heat

The handle of vessels needs to be made of something that does NOT conduct heat through it. A metal handle would become red-hot on heating. Hence, the handle of the pressure cooker and nonstick vessels are made up of Bakelite. Bakelite is used because it has heat-resistant properties.