Thermoplastic polymers may be
A)heated and reformed.
B)heated, but not reformed.
C)decomposed by heating.
D)changed in color by heating.

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Thermoplastic polymers are plastics that can be heated to a certain point where they become soft and pliable, allowing them to be reformed into different shapes or forms. This characteristic is what sets them apart from thermosetting polymers, which cannot be reshaped once they are set. Therefore, choice A, "heated and reformed," is the best answer.

Thermoplastic Polymers May Be