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Ah, I actually asked the same exact question about 3 years ago! I did a scientific experiment in my science class and to cut it short, glass. But your gonna have to do the rest of the work on your own. ;)
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∙ 11y agoThe depends on the circumstances of the metal. If both are at room temperature, ice will last longer in the styrofoam (polystyrene foam) than in metal. The polystyrene is insulating and will keep heat out, conversely metals conduct heat and will cause ice to melt faster.
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∙ 11y agoIce would melt faster in a glass cup because the heat transfer is greatest with glass out of these three materials. Glass is quite a good conductor of heat, plastic is much poorer and styrofoam even poorer still.
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∙ 13y agoAluminum foil because the foil is like metal. Metal contracts heat
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Does water freeze faster in plastic or metal?
it would melt faster in a glass container faster.
Will the recorded temperature change for an exothermic reaction performed in a glass calorimeter be greater or less that?
The recorded temperature change for an exothermic reaction performed in a glass calorimeter is less than the Styrofoam cup calorimeter. This is because the glass will conduct heat away more than the Styrofoam.
Is a Styrofoam cup a insulators?
Yes
Would a sugar cube melt fast in a cold cup of water?
No, it wouldn't. a sugar cube would melt a lot faster in a cup of Hot water. the hot water helps it desolve more evenly than cold water.
What type of cup will keep a drink warmer?
a type of cup that will keep a drink warmer is a thermos, you can get them in many different sizes (cup sizes). they can be found in any household goods stores even woolworths.
Does ice melt faster when light is over a styrofoam or plastic cup?
no, it dosen't
How do you melt a styrofoam cup?
Heat will do it
Will a styrofoam cup melt if there is liquid in the cup?
No, or else it would not be made as a cup.
Why doesn't water dissolve styrofoam?
Gasoline will melt right trough a styrofoam cup.
Is a metal cup a better insulator or a plastic cup a better insulator?
Putting the cup in the freezer keeps ice from melting. Those cups will slow down the melting rate, but if you've got ice at room temperature it's gonna melt eventually. Having said that, ice will melt slowest in a styrofoam cup.
Ice melt faster in which type of cup.?
Cups that are made of materials that conduct heat better, and have a higher ratio of surface area to volume. So for instance a tall narrow cup made of copper would melt ice faster in a room of given ambient temperature than a cup that is made from a poor heat conductor like plastic with a wide squat shape.
Does water freeze faster in plastic or metal?
it would melt faster in a glass container faster.
In which cup does ice melt faster a plactic stirophone or paper and why?
it melts faster in the plastic cup
Is a Styrofoam cup a lightweight substance?
Styrofoam is indeed lightweight compared to other substances from which cups are made such as clay, metal or glass.
What type of mug will make boiling water cool down faster?
If the mug is made of glass, it will allow the water to cool faster. A thick styrofoam cup is better than a paper cup, even though the insulating properties of the materials are similar.
Why does a styrofoam cup keep hot chocolate warmer then a glass?
If the Stainless Steel cup has no insulation the Styrofoam cup will keep it warm longer.
Will rubbing alcohol melt a styrofoam cup?
Not readily. Acetone or nail polish remover probably will, though.
