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Explain the difference between the thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. 

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    Differences between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics:

S. No.	Thermoplastic	Thermosetting plastics
(i)	These are the plastics which get deformed easily on heating. e.g.,  Polythene and PVC.	These are plastics, which when moulded once, cannot be softened by heating. e,g., Bakelite and melamine.
(ii)	These are used for making toys, combs, various types of con	In thermosetting plastics, bakelites are used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc. Melamines are used for making floor tiles, kitchen wares and fabrics which resist fire.
(iii)	These plastics can undergo recycling.	These plastics cannot undergo recycling.
(iv)	These plastics do not have cross- linking.	These plastics possess cross-linking.
(v)	These plastics do not possess strong intermolecular force of attraction.	These plastics possess strong inter-molecular force of attraction.