What is plastic? Write names of main plastic polymers.

Plastic is a synthetic material made up of a wide range of organic polymers like polythene, PVC, nylon, etc. that can be molded in any shape while it is soft.

Main plastic polymers are:

i) Polythene: Polythene is formed by polymerization of ethene molecules.

ii) Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC): It is formed by polymerization of vinyl chloride.

iii) Poly Acrylic Nitrile: It is formed by polymerization of vinyl cyanide.