Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Thiokol (polysulfide rubber)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Elastomers display large reversible deformations. Among the listed materials, only polysulfide rubber (Thiokol) is an elastomer; the others are rigid thermosets or thermoplastics.
Concept / Approach:
Phenolic and urea–formaldehyde are thermosets; polystyrene is a brittle thermoplastic at room temperature; Thiokol is a synthetic elastomer with notable fuel and solvent resistance.
Final Answer:
Thiokol (polysulfide rubber)
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