Polymers that can be softened on heating and hardened on cooling are called

Polymers that can be softened on heating and hardened on cooling are called
  1. Thermosetting polymers
  2. Bakelite
  3. Fibres
  4. Thermoplastic polymers

Solution

Thermoplastic polymer are the linear or slightly branched long chain molecules capable of repeatedly softening on heating and hardening on cooling. Example:- Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2024 (22 May Shift 2)

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