Which British chemist created Parkesine, the first man-made plastic?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Alexander Parkes
- Step 1: Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made plastic. Answer: Alexander Parkes. Why not the others: John Dalton: He is a different chemist and did not create Parkesine. Humphry Davy: He is a different chemist and did not create Parkesine. Michael Faraday: He is a different scientist and did not create Parkesine.
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