Question 1: Degradable and Non-degradable substances:

Step-by-step solution provided.

Question 1: Properties of plastic:

Step-by-step solution provided.

Class 8Science & Technology2026-27 Syllabus

Chapter 17 Man-made Materials Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 17 Man-made Materials. Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 8 Science Solutions Chapter 17 Man-made Materials

Class 8 Science Chapter 17 Man-made Materials Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Try to find it:

Question a.
Plastic shows …………. property, hence it can be moulded to any shape.
Answer:
Plastic showsplasticityproperty, hence it can be moulded to any shape.

Question b.
Motor cars are coated with ……….
Answer:
Motor cars are coated withTeflon.

Question c.
Thermocol melts at ………… °C.
Answer:
Thermocol melts at more than100 °C(it is about 240 °C).

Question d.
…………….. glass dissolves in water.
Answer:
Alkali silicate or waterglass dissolves in water.

2. Who is my partner?

Question a.

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Lead glass	a. Plates
2. Bakelite	b. Mattresses
3. Thermocol	c. Electric bulb
4. Optic glass	d. Electric switch
5. Polypropylene	e. Lens

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Lead glass	c. Electric bulb
2. Bakelite	d. Electric switch
3. Thermocol	a. Plates
4. Optic glass	e. Lens
5. Polypropylene	b. Mattresses

3. Answer the following.

Question a.
Thermocol is produced from which material?
Answer:
Thermocol is made from polystyrene which is also a complex thermoplastic substance.

Question b.
Write uses of PVC.
Answer:
PVC or Polyvinyl chloride is used for making bottles, raincoat, pipes, handbags, shoes, electric cable insulation, furniture, ropes, toys, etc.

Question c.
Write the natural or man-made raw material of the following items.
Mattress, beaker, bangle, chair, gunny bag, broom, knife, pen.
Answer:

Items	Natural raw material	Man-made raw materials
Mattress	Cotton, Coir (Jute fibres)	Polypropylene
Beaker	___	Glass (Silicate or borosilicate glass)
Bangle	Gold, silver, lac, copper	Plastic, Glass
Chair	Wood	Plastic (PVC)
Gunny bag	Jute, cotton	Plastic (PVC)
Broom	Plant fibres	Plastic fibres (PVC)
Knife	Metals such as iron	Plastic
Pen	Metals	Plastic

Question d.
Which are the main ingredients of glass?
Answer:
The main ingredients of glass are sand and silica.

Question e.
How the plastic is produced?
Answer:

4. Distinguish between.

Question a.
Man-made material and natural material
Answer:

Man-made material	Natural material
1. The man-made materials are obtained from processes in scientific laboratory.	1. Natural materials are obtained from nature.
2. Man-made materials are subjected to rigorous processing to alter the material for serving the intended purpose.	2. Natural materials are subjected to less treatment and processing.
3. Man-made materials are typically much more durable having a very long lifespan.	3. Natural materials have shorter lifespan, because these materials were once alive and so gradually perish over time.
4. Maintaining man-made materials require less care and attention.	4. Maintaining natural materials requires lots of care and continuous attention.
5. Man-made materials can have a negative environmental impact because they are not sustainable. E.g. Glass, plastic, Thermocol, soil, metals, rubber.	5. Natural materials do not have a negative environmental impact because they can be degraded easily. E.g. Cotton, silk, wood.

Question b.
Thermoplastic and Thermosetting plastic:
Answer:

Thermoplastic	Thermosetting plastic
1. The plastic that can be moulded as per our wish is called thermoplastic.	1. The plastic in which a specific shape is given with the help of mould and this shape cannot be changed again on heating is called thermosetting plastic.
2. Thermoplastic substances can be recycled and reused. E.g. PVC – Polyvinyl chloride, PS – Polystyrene, PE – Polyethylene and PP – Polypropylene are types of thermoplastics.	2. Thermosetting plastic cannot be reused again. E.g. Bakelite, Melamine, Polyurethane and polyster are the types of thermosetting plastics.

5. Answer the following in your own words.

Question a.
Explain the effect of following materials on environment and human health.
1. Plastic
2. Glass.
3. Thermocol.
Answer:
1. Plastic:

2. Glass:

3. Thermocol:

Question b.
Which measures will you arrange to minimize the environmental problems arising due to non-degradable plastic?
Answer:

6. Write short notes.

Question a.
Glass production:
Answer:
The general preparation of the glass is as follows:

Question b.
Optic glass:
Answer:

Question c.
Uses of plastic:
Answer:
Plastic, the man-made material is used in various forms in modern age. According to the type of plastic, its uses are different.

I. Thermoplastic materials are used for manufacturing following articles:

II. Thermosetting plastic is used in the manufacturing of the following items:

Can you tell?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Make a list of 20 different man-made materials present in your home, school and places around and discuss.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Schoolbag, books, computer, table lamp, tube lights, benches, shoes, dress, pencil, pen, tiffin box, water bottle, raincoat, umbrella, medicine tablets, pen drive, chalk, duster, utensils, gas burner, biscuits.

Can you recall?

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

How many plastic carry bags are brought in your home in a day? What happens to those later on?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Till May 2018 about one or two plastic bags were brought in our home every day. But now due to prohibition on plastic bags and other plastic items by the Government, the use of plastic has been drastically reduced. The bags brought at home caused lot of plastic pollution. Plastic is non-biodegradable, thus it always created problem of their disposal.

If dumped in a water body, it can be hazardous for aquatic animals. If thrown in the garbage, plastic articles find their way to landfilling areas. If thrown anyhow plastic may be consumed by stray animals. This causes toxic effects on them. If burnt they emit toxic gases.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

How are the used up and thrown away carry bags, water bottles, milk bags recycled?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The plastic waste is collected by the kabadiwala or sweepers. They sell these articles to the recycling units. In recycling units, the recycling of some of the plastic items is done. This leads to formation of plastic of low quality which may be used in making some newer plastic items.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

Which material is wrapped around the items of glass or similar material during transport to prevent from breaking up?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The plastic bubble wrap or thermocol is used to protect fragile items from the shocks and breaks during their transport.

Project:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Collect the information about the plastic used in production of utensils used in microwave oven.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Collect the information about the material used in production of denture. (A set of artificial teeth)

Class 8 Science Chapter 17 Man-made Materials Important Questions and

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Try to find it:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

The plastic that can be moulded as per our wish is called …………….

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

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Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The plastic that can be moulded as per our wish is called thermoplastic.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

…………… is a type of plastic used for manufacturing artificial teeth.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Polyacrylic is a type of plastic used for manufacturing artificial teeth.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

Thermocol is a form of a complex material called ……………..

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Thermocol is a form of a complex material called polystyrene.

Write whether the following statements are True or False: Rewrite the false statements after correcting:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Plastics are inorganic polymers that show plasticity.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

False. (Plastics are organic polymers that show plasticity.)

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Polythene, PVC are thermosetting plastic materials.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

False. (Polythene, PVC are thermoplastic materials.)

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

Plastic is bad conductor of heat and electricity.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

True.

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution

Surfing boards are made up of bakelite.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

False. (Surfing boards are made up of polyurethane.)

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution

Being bad conductor of electricity, glass is used as insulator in electric appliances.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

True.

Match the columns:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Column A	Column B
1. Borosilicate glass	a. Oxide of specific metal.
2. Alkali silicate glass	b. Sand, soda, limestone, barium oxide and boron.
3. Lead glass	c. Sand and soda.
4. Optical glass	d. Sand, soda, limestone and lead oxide.
5. Coloured glass	e. Sand, soda, boric acid and aluminium oxide.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Column A

Column B

1. Borosilicate glass

e. Sand, soda, boric acid and aluminium oxide.

2. Alkali silicate glass

c. Sand and soda.

3. Lead glass

d. Sand, soda, limestone and lead oxide.

4. Optical glass

b. Sand, soda, limestone, barium oxide and boron.

5. Coloured glass

a. Oxide of specific metal.

Find the odd one out:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Bakelite, Melamine, Polystyrene, Polyester.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Polystyrene (All others are thermosetting plastic materials, polystyrene is thermoplastic.)

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Polyvinyl chloride, Polystyrene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Polyurethane (All others are thermoplastic materials, polyurethane is thermosetting plastic.)

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

Vegetable peels, Cotton bolls, Wooden scraps, Plastic bag.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Plastic bag (All others are degradable materials, plastic is non-degradable.)

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution

Teflon, Polyacrylic, Fibreglass, Polyester.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Fibreglass (All others are types of plastic.)

Considering the relationship in the first pair, complete the second pair:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Processed glass: Fen glass : : Alkali silicate glass : ………..

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Water glass

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Ferrous oxide: Bluish green glass : : Copper oxide : ……..

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Red glass

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

Lens : Optical glass : : Laboratory glassware : ……….

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Silica glass

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution

Light bulbs, Tubes: Lead glass : : Medicine storing : ………

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Borosilicate glass

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution

Glass: Mixture of silica and silicate : : Thermocol : ………..

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Polystyrene.

Distinguish between:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Degradable and Non-degradable substances:

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Degradable substances	Non-degradable substances
1. The substances which can be naturally reduced into their inorganic constituents are called degradable substances.	1. The substances that cannot be degraded on their own into their inorganic constituents are called non-degradable substances.
2. Degradable substances are not accumulated in the nature.	2. Non-degradable substances remain accumulated in the nature for a long time.
3. Degradable substances emit foul odour when they are being decomposed.	3. Non-degradable substances may not emit foul odour as they are not degraded. But they make the place look dirty.
4. Usually microorganisms play a part in the degradation process, hence such substances are also called biodegradable. E.g. Vegetables, fruits, wood, cotton or wool fibres, etc.	4. Microorganisms cannot act on non-degradable substances and hence they are also called non-biodegradable substances. E.g. Plastic, thermocol, glass, metals, etc.

Write short notes:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Properties of plastic:

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Properties of Glass:

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The glass becomes soft on heating and thus can be moulded into desired shape.

Answer the following questions in one sentence only:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

What is the use of plastic in healthcare sector?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Saline bottles, pouches, blood bags, syringes and medicine bottles are made up of plastic, making plastic irreplaceable in the healthcare sector.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Which material is used in coating of vehicles? Why?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Teflon is used for coating the vehicle as it protects the vehicles from scratches.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

What is the use of polyacrylic type of plastic?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Polyacrylic plastic used for manufacturing lenses and in the manufacture of artificial teeth.

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution

What is 4R principle?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The 4R principle is the way of behaviour that prevents or lessens the environmental pollution. The 4Rs are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution

What are the eco-friendly options for a plastic bag?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Jute bag, cloth bag and reusable bags of any natural materials are the eco-friendly options for the plastic bag.

Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution

How is Borosilicate glass produced?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Borosilicate glass is produced by melting the mixture of sand, soda, boric acid and aluminium oxide.

Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution

When is large amount of light absorbed in the glass?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

If there are oxides of either chromium, vanadium or iron in the glass, large amount of light is absorbed in it.

Give scientific reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

It is harmful to eat food kept in thermocol.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Thermocol is made up from polystyrene. It is carcinogenic (cancer causing) substance. When food kept in r thermocol containers is reheated, this, styrene dissolves in it. This may affect the r health of the person who consumes such food. It has been noted that there is a great possibility of blood cancer like leukaemia r and lymphoma if one remains in contact with thermocol for a longer time. Thus, it is harmful to eat food kept in thermocol.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Vessels used to cook food in the microwave oven are made up of plastic.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The vessels made from metals cannot be used in the microwave oven. The microwaves cannot penetrate steel and so ‘ can only heat the contents through the open top. Some metals cause sparking with microwaves. Microwave energy is absorbed differently by different materials. Plastics of only certain kind are more suitable to be used in the microwave oven.

Answer the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

What are the qualities of thermocol?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Think about it:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Why are the plastic tanks used for storage of chemicals?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Plastic is non-corrosive. It is comparatively non-reactive and it does not decompose. Moreover, the plastic containers are easier for handling. They are lighter and unbreakable. Hence the plastic tanks are used for storage of chemicals.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Why most of domestically useful items are replaced by plastic?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Plastic is lighter and unbreakable. The handling thus becomes easier. It is non-corrosive, hence pickles, spices, etc. can be stored in plastic containers. It is cheaper as compared to the metal and glass articles. Thus, it becomes popular with general public. It is easier to wash and maintain the plastic articles. These are some of the reasons of making plastic a domestically useful material.

Collect information:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

To prevent the degradation due to sunlight, some materials are stored in which type of bottles?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

The amber glass or brown coloured glass bottles are used to store the materials that may get degraded due to sunlight. This colour prevents the ultraviolet rays of the sun to enter the bottle and bring about chemical changes in the materials. Especially, for sensitive medicines, brown glass bottles are used.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Which type of glass is used in vehicles to avoid injuries in accidents?

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Front and rear doors have tempered glass. The windshield has laminated safety glass. Even if the accident takes place the glass pieces do not injure the passengers. Laminated safety glass combines two curved glass sheets and a plastic lamina between the two layers of the glass.

This glass is tough and protective. Tempered glass on the other hand is toughened glass which is processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments. Upon breaking, the tempered glasses crumble into small granular chunks instead of splintering into sharp glass pieces. This prevents the injuries.

Sketch and label the diagram of glass manufacturing process:

Open-Ended Questions:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Classify and make a chart of the materials used in various items in house. Make additions to that chart with reference to various materials.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Make list about use of thermocol in your daily life.

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

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