Question

How will distinguish between natural and artificial fibres by observing the smell produced when burnt?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Natural fiber smell like paper whereas artificial fiber smells like an acid.

Explanation:

We can distinguish between natural and artificial fibers by observing the smell produced when burnt because both produces different types of smell when burnt. When the artificial fibers are burn, it produces acid or chemical like odor and leaving a plastic like bead while on the other hand, when the natural fiber burn, it produces smell of burning paper or hair and leaving ash of soft and grey colour. Natural organic fibers burn rapidly with a yellow flame.