NCERT Solutions For Class 8 Science Chapter 3

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NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science Chapter 3

Synthetic Fibers and Plastics
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 41

Q1 :
Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.
Answer :
There are some fibres that are prepared by man by using chemicals. These are called synthetic fibres. These are made of small
units that join together to form long chains. Examples of synthetic fibres are rayon, nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc.
Q2 :
Mark ( ) the correct answer.
Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because
(a) it has a silk-like appearance.
(b) it is obtained from wood pulp.
(c) its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.
Answer :
Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because
(a) it has a silk-like appearance.
(b) it is obtained from wood pulp. (correct)
(c) its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.
Q3 :
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) Synthetic fibres are also called _______ __or _______ __fibres.
(b) Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw materials called _______ __.
(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a _______ __.
Answer :
(a) Synthetic fibres are also called __artificial__or __man-made__fibres.
(b) Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw materials called __petrochemicals__.
(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a __polymer__.
Q4 :
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Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.
Answer :
Nylon fibres are very strong. It is used for making ropes used for climbing rocks and for making parachutes. Their usage shows that
nylon fibres have high tensile strength.
Q5 :
Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.
Answer :
The characteristics that make plastics favourable for storing food items are:
(i) Light weight
(ii) Lower price
(iii) Good strength
(iv) Easy handling
Q6 :
Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
Answer :
There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.
Thermosetting plastic Thermoplastic

Thermosetting plastic cannot be bent easily. It
Thermoplastic can be bent easily.
may break when forced to bend.
Thermosetting plastic cannot be softened by
Thermoplastic can be softened easily
heating. Thus, it cannot be reshaped once
by heating. Thus, it can be reshaped.
moulded.
Q7 :
Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.
(a) Saucepan handles
(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards
Answer :
(a) Saucepan handles are made of thermosetting plastics because these plastics do not get softened on heating. Also,
thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat.
(b) Thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Therefore, they are used for making electric
plugs, switches, plug boards, etc.
Q8 :
Categorize the materials of the following products into 'can be recycled' and 'cannot be recycled'.
Telephone instruments, plastic toys, cooker handles, carry bags, ball point pens, plastic bowls, plastic covering on
electrical wires, plastic chairs, electrical switches.
Answer :
Cannot be recycled Can be recycled

Telephone instruments Plastic toys
Cooker handles Plastic chairs
Electrical switches Carry bags
Plastic covering on electrical wires
Ball point pens
Plastic bowls
Q9 :
Rana wants to buy shirts for summer. Should he buy cotton shirts or shirts made from synthetic material? Advise Rana,
giving your reason.
Answer :
Rana should buy shirts made from cotton. This is because cotton is a good absorber of water. It can soak the sweat coming out of
our body and expose it to the environment. Thus, it helps in evaporating the liquid (sweat), thereby cooling our body.
Q10 :
Give examples to show that plastics are non-corrosive in nature.
Answer :
Plastics are not corroded even if they come in contact with strong chemicals. This is because of their non-reactive nature with most
materials. For example, the cleansing chemicals that we use at home are stored in plastic bottles, instead of metal containers.
Q11 :
Should the handle and bristles of a tooth brush be made of the same material? Explain your answer.
Answer :
No. The handle and bristles of a tooth brush should be made of different materials. The handle of a toothbrush should be hard and
strong, while the bristles should be soft and flexible.
Q12 :
'Avoid plastics as far as possible'. Comment on this advice.
Answer :
Plastics are non-biodegradable. Once introduced into the environment, they take several years to decompose. Plastics add to the
environmental pollution. They cannot be burnt as when burnt, they release poisonous gases. Plastic bags thrown in the garbage
dump are swallowed by animals like cows. These plastic bags choke their respiratory system and can even prove fatal. Therefore,
we should avoid plastics as far as possible.
Q13 :
Match the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B.
A B
(i) Polyester (a) Prepared by using wood pulp
(ii) Teflon (b) Used for making parachutes and stockings
(iii) Rayon (c) Used to make non-stick cookware
(iv) Nylon (d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily
Answer :
A B
(i) Polyester (d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily
(ii) Teflon (c) Used to make non-stick cookware
(iii) Rayon (a) Prepared by using wood pulp
(iv) Nylon (b) Used for making parachutes and stockings
Q14 :
'Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually helping conservation of forests'. Comment.
Answer :
Raw materials for natural fibres are mainly derived from plants and this means cutting a lot of trees. This leads to deforestation. But
raw materials of synthetic materials are mainly petrochemicals. Hence, manufacturing synthetic fibres helps in the conservation of
forests.
Q15 :
Describe an activity to show that thermoplastic is a poor conductor of electricity.
Answer :
We will design a circuit to see that thermoplastics are poor conductors of electricity. We need a bulb, some wires, a battery, a piece
of metal, and a plastic pipe. Set up the circuit first with the metal and then with the plastic pipe (as shown in the figure). After you
switch on the current, you will observe that the bulb glows in the former case. In the latter case, the bulb does not glow. Hence, a
plastic pipe (which is a thermoplastic) is shown to be a poor conductor of electricity.

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Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 41

Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.

Mark ( ) the correct answer.

Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because

(a) it has a silk-like appearance.

(b) it is obtained from wood pulp.

Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because

(a) it has a silk-like appearance.

(b) it is obtained from wood pulp. (correct)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a _______ __.

(a) Synthetic fibres are also called __artificial__or __man-made__fibres.

(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a __polymer__.

Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.

(i) Light weight

(ii) Lower price

(iii) Good strength

(iv) Easy handling

Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

There are two types of plastics: Thermosetting plastics and Thermoplastics.

Thermosetting plastic Thermoplastic

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.

(a) Saucepan handles

(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards

Cannot be recycled Can be recycled

Give examples to show that plastics are non-corrosive in nature.

'Avoid plastics as far as possible'. Comment on this advice.

'Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually helping conservation of forests'. Comment.

Describe an activity to show that thermoplastic is a poor conductor of electricity.

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(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a _____ .

(a) Synthetic fibres are also called artificialor man-madefibres.

(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a polymer.