What properties do both glass and plastic share that allow them to besubstitutedforeachotherinsomeapplications

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What properties do both glass and plastic share that allow them to besubstitutedforeachotherinsomeapplications

2006-09-14 12:21:08 · 3 answers · asked by substance 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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clarity, nonreactivity, plasticity, electric nonconductivity

2006-09-15 04:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by mimas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Perhaps the number one property they share is clarity/ transparency. For example glass windows can be replaced by plastic windows.
Similarity is not the only reason for substituting materials. The material to be substituted must also have a significant advantage over the material being substituted for.

2006-09-15 11:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both non-porous

2006-09-14 12:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋