Which of the following is a thermoplastic polymer?
A
Bakelite
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B
Polystyrene
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C
Terylene
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D
Urea-formaldehyde resin
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E
Nylon
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Solution
The correct option is B Polystyrene Polystyrene is a naturally transparent thermoplastic that is available as both a typical solid plastic as well in the form of a rigid foam material.
It can be easily moulded by heating.
Moreover, in it, the forces of attraction are in between the elastomers
and fibres.
It is used in a variety of situations, including construction, laboratory equipment and food packaging.