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What is plastic?
A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into various shapes.
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What are the primary raw materials used to make plastics?
Crude oil, natural gas, and coal.
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What is polymerization?
The process of joining monomers to form long chains or networks.
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What is the difference between thermoplastics and thermosets?
Thermoplastics can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling, while thermosets undergo irreversible chemical changes and cannot be remelted.
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