Polystyrene is a ____________ plastic at room temperature?

Correct answer: B. Brittle

  • A. Ductile
  • B. Brittle
  • C. Malleable
  • D. None of these

Explanation

At room temperature, ordinary polystyrene is rigid and brittle because its glass-transition temperature is above room temperature. It does not show the ductility associated with many elastomers or ductile plastics.

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