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Define thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.

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Solution : Thermoplastics : Polymers in which the intermolecular forces of attraction are in between those of elastomers and fibres are CALLED thermoplastics. E.g., Nylon-6, PVC, etc.
Thermosetting polymers : These are semi-fluid substances with low molecular masses which when heated in a mould undergo a PERMANENT change in chemical COMPOSITION to give HARD, infusible and INSOLUBLE mass. E.g., Bakelite.


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