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∙ 11y agoThe tight wrap keeps the pathogenic bacteria away longer, and is harder for the bacteria to enter because of the loss of oxygen and space to grow other than foil or plastic baggies or wax paper.
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∙ 9y agoPlastic wrap keeps food fresh by keeping it away from air and keeping moisture in. However, something wrapped in plastic wrap and not kept frozen will eventually mold over time.
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∙ 15y agoLike the loft insulators only in a different way.
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∙ 15y agofoil because no other temp will be able to get the food accept the temp it's supposed to be.
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∙ 8y agoIt is made of material with no free electrons (they are all in covalent bonds).
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What is the purpose of plastic wrap and aluminum foil?
~Ceppwo The purpose of plastic wrap and aluminum foil is for food, it helps the food to stay good, without the plastic wrap and aluminum foil, it would be harder for us to keep it good, and with out it, the food would mold faster . . . so there's your answer:)
Why is saran wrap sticky?
They add a small amount of a soft, mobile adhesive to the plastic wrap.
Where can one purchase a plastic wrap dispenser?
You can purchase a plastic wrap dispenser at your local Walmart, Target, or Bed Bath & Beyond. You can also purchase one online from the Amazon website.
What keep things cold plastic wrap or aluminum foil?
Me personally I would say that plastic wrap keeps things colder because it keeps things better contained than aluminum foil. See aluminum foil rips easily than plastic wrap. So I would say plastic wrap.
Use your understanding of static charge to explain how plastic wrap clings to a neutral glass bowl?
plastic wrap is a material that easily becomes negative in charge. This means that more electrons gather onto this material.
Is bubble wrap or plastic wrap a better insulator?
It is an insulator. It would take many wraps to make it become a good insulator. There are much better products in the market place to use for insulation purposes which are much safer.
Which keeps things colder plastic wrap or aluminum foil data?
It would definitely have to be plastic wrap because plastic wrap is an insulator, which aluminum is not.
What material is best to keep water warm bubble wrap or plastic sheet?
Bubble wrap is better because it contains air, which is a very good thermal insulator.
Why bubble wrap is a good insulator?
It is not a good insulator if you are dealing with temperature because of the air pockets and the temperature of air inside a bubble (air pocket) but it would be a good insulator if your dealing with something related to circuits because plastic is not a conductor.
Is gladwrap a good insulator?
No, glad wrap is not a good insulator. There are other materials used in which are much better at insulating than glad wrap, such as aluminium foil or wool.
When you insulate something you wrap it securely with a material that's not a good conductor or insulator of heat?
insulator
What keeps things cooler alumium foil or plastic wrap?
Plastic wrap. Foil makes it hot.
Why woolfeatherfurpolystyrene and bubble wrap are good heat insulator?
Air bubbles.
Is bubblewrap a good insulator?
Depends what you are insulating against but bubble wrap can be good a insulating.
Can you wrap your evergreen tree with plastic wrap for the winter?
Plastic wrap is not a good idea as it causes the tree to sweat. Try a canvas wrap as this allows the tree to breathe.
What is the difference between plastic wrap and shrink wrap?
All shrink wrap is plastic wrap, but not all plastic wrap is shrink wrap.
Examples of good heat insulator?
styrofoam ,bubble wrap ,polyurethane foam, fleece ,aluminiaum.
