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They are made from the same polymer, polystyrene. Usually polystyrene is clear, hard and rigid, for example in CD cases. However, styrofoam is created by blowing air through liquid polystyrene. The bubbles are locked in the polystyrene as it solidifies, giving the syrofoam used in packaging and cups. The reason it is compressible is because the air is compressed, rather than the hard, rigid polystyrene itself.
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Is styrofoam polar or nonpolar?
Thermoplastic is a term that refers to a substance turning into plastic when exposed to extreme temperatures. This would make Styrofoam thermoplastic.
What are polymers common name?
There are a number of examples. On such is Styrofoam - used in cups. It is expanded polystyrene.
Can you recycle polystyrene?
All plastics can be recycled, including polystyrene (styrofoam). However, for various reasons, including transport costs, polystyrene is not often recycled. Check your local recycling people to see if they have a depot. Styrofoam can be recycled but because there is no large scale market for it , styrofoam is usually not included with the usual paper and plastic pickup recycling given by the city. A city will however have a pickup and drop-off locations.
Can chickens decompose Styrofoam?
No. Styrofoam, or polystyrene, does not decompose. Chickens will easily peck it into little bits and swallow it where it may block their intestines and kill them. Styrofoam is a dangerous product for birds and animals.
What is the scientific name of styrofoam?
Styrofoam doesn't have a scientific name, since it is an object, but the closest would be it's official name, polystyrene thermal insulation material.
What is styrofoam cups made of?
Styrofoam... it's like polystyrene
Is styrofoam plastic or paper?
Styrofoam, or polystyrene, is plastic.
What is the chemical compounds of styrofoam?
Styrofoam is a form of polystyrene - (C8H8)n.
What is the difference between polystyrene and Styrofoam?
Polystyrene is a plastic that can be made into many products, which can be dense, or can be in the form of a low density foam, called Styrofoam.
What is the Results of Styrofoam as an alternative glue?
Styrofoam is an expanded polystyrene. It has no application as glue.
What elements make up styrofoam?
Styrofoam is made up of extruded polystyrene foam. Extruded polystyrene foam is also used in models and crafts, specifically architectural models.The primary ingredient is benzene.
Is Polystyrene a good thermal conductor?
No, it's not, though it's better than you might think if you equate polystyrene with Styrofoam. Styrofoam is made of polystyrene, but it's the trapped air that makes it such a good insulator.
When was expanded polystyrene discovered?
The Styrofoam was invented in 1941.
What is the phase of a dispersed material in styrofoam?
liquid !!
What are the ingredients in a styrofoam cup?
Expanded polystyrene foam.
How do you spell pommecyrthere?
Do you mean polystyrene, otherwise known as styrofoam?
How do you spell styrofoam?
The trademarked name "Styrofoam" (extruded polystyrene foam) has become so generic a term that it is almost never capitalized.
