(a)
Interpretation:
It should be identified that which of the following symbol belongs to which type of plastic.
Concept introduction:
Plastics make up about
They are polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate.
(b)
Interpretation:
Based on the given information, it should be described that how to separate samples of these plastics from one another.
Concept introduction:
Plastics make up about
They are polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate.
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