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Why are the little styrofoam pieces in a package called peanuts?
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Because they look similar to peanuts
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Why are the little styrofoam pieces called peanuts?
Originally shaped like peanuts in the shell
Styrofoam is a good insulating material because?
Because Styrofoam contains many tiny pockets of air it is a good insulating material. Heat transfer is hindered because the molecules are not able to move around much because of the millions of little air pockets.
Why is styrofoam?
Styrofoam is actually a plastic with lots of tiny bubbles trapped inside of it. Because the foam is packed with bubbles, there is relatively little plastic to conduct heat. The bubbles themselves are too small to set up a convection current, and don't conduct very well because they are gaseous. As a result, the Styrofoam works as an insulator, only letting heat transfer through it slowly
How do you make an atom model of Boron?
What You Need.a normal sized ball of styrofoam and about 16 little styrofoam balls.2 styrofoam ringspaint (orange, green, red, blue, yellow)toothpickspaint the normal sized ball and paint it orange. Then paint the rings green. connect on ring and the normal sized ball together. paint 5 small sty. balls red, 6 blue, 5 yellow. then connect the red balls and blue balls with toothpicks and put them on the orange ball. then on the ring that's connected to the ball, put 2 yellow balls on it .now connect then 2nd ring to the ring that's connected to the ball and place the rest of the yellow balls on the 2nd ring. Remeber connect everything with toothpicks.
What is a little porcelain bowl used for heating solids called?
crucible
Why are the little styrofoam pieces called peanuts?
Originally shaped like peanuts in the shell
What candy bar is white and has little peanuts in it?
i think its called zero
What is the little package found in packages called?
It is called silica. silica is poisonous but completely nontoxic.
How do you ship a betta fish?
To ship a betta fish you will need these things. -two fish bags -one cardboard box -styrofoam pieces -bubble wrap or styrofoam peanuts -newspaper -tape -heat pack -and of course a fish step 1-cut your styrofoam slabs so that they line the whole box bottom top and sides tape or glue i place. step 2-place your betta in bag one use water from his tank to reduse stress fillthe bag with as much air possible (using an air pump helps) tie the top then flip the bag so the knot is pointing down and put it in the second bag tie it shut. step 3-fill the box with styrofoam peanuts or wrap the fish in the bag snuggly with bubble wrap and place fish in the box cover it with the styrofoam peanuts. step 4-take the heat pack out of the package and activate it wrap it in newspaper and tape to the top of the box. step 5-make sure the fish is snuggly in the box and that he won't move around too much then seal the box you may write live fish or fragile on the box. send your little guy off to his new home.
Is styrofoam flexible?
no it will break or shatter when bent even a little
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.
Should Styrofoam be banned?
Some people say yes, some people say no. Styrofoam is a material that never decomposes, so if you bury it today and someone digs there in a thousand years it would be there. Because of this, it is non recyclable. People that use Styrofoam (in various ways) Jamba Juice (cups) post offices (packing peanuts) electronics companies (those little box thingies that breakable things are put in) All of those places would say no. Everyone you ask would have a different answer.
Why does styrofoam have a lot of potential energy?
Why r u kidding it's because styrofoam weighs very little compared to every thing else
Can styrofoam be reshaped?
no it will break or shatter when bent even a little
What is the answer to The Three Little Pig Eyes?
she started with 20 peanuts
How do you recycle packing material such as bubble wrap and foam?
If you need to recycle the little foam packing monsters called "peanuts," You can contact Plastic Loosefill Council at http://www.loosefillpackaging.com/. They have a list of packing and mail businesses in your area code that will take the peanuts and reuse them.
Can pomeranians eat corn?
No, peanuts for any breed of dog is not OK. A little peanut butter (and I mean little) is fine to get a medication in pill form into your dog, but other than that peanuts are extremely hard to digest for dogs, and some shelled peanuts can have mold on them and cause allergies.
