Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Column II.


(i)Bakelite – (d) Electrical switches


Bakelite is a thermoplastic. As a result, they are poor conductors of electricity and subsequently they are highly heat resistant. So they are used in switches to prevent us from getting electrical shocks.


(ii) Low-density polythene – (e)Squeeze bottles


LDP in comparison to HDP has lesser tensile strength, less rigid but chemically more resistant. Therefore, by being a softer material, they are used in squeeze bottles as they are flexible.


(iii) Melamine formaldehyde resin – (a) Unbreakable crockery


The melamine polymers are quite hard. So they are used in making plastic crockery and these articles do not break even if they are dropped.


(iv) Nylon-6 – (f) Tyre cords


Due to the ability to carry heavy weights, along with that Nylon ropes can return to its original shape even after stretching due to its high elasticity. It is also capable of withstanding sudden shocks. Due to these features, they are used.


(v) Polytetrafluoroethylene – (b) Non-stick cookware


In PTFE, due to the nature of C-F bonds, it is highly unreactive.


It has high melting point as well.


Due to these features, PTFE is used in non-stick cookware.


(vi) Polystyrene – (c) Packaging material for shock absorbance.


Polystyrene is used as shock absorbers as they have air bubbles trapped inside them as a result of which energy cannot flow through it.


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