Question

Homogeneous plastic is made of the chain containing only carbon atoms while heterogeneous plastic consists of the chain containing carbon and oxygen, nitrogen and other elements.

(a) True

(b) False

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The query is from Plastics topic in section Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

For explanation: Plastics are divided into two groups on the basis of their structure – homogeneous and heterogeneous. Homogeneous plastic is made of the chain containing only carbon atoms while heterogeneous plastic consists of the chain containing carbon and oxygen, nitrogen and other elements.