Question

    Which material is classified as a thermosetting plastic?

    A Teflon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Polyvinyl chloride Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Polythene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bakelite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bakelite is a type of thermosetting plastic, which means it cannot be remolded or heated after its initial heatforming. This contrasts with thermoplastics like Teflon, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and Polythene that can be reheated and reshaped.

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