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methanol is a pretty non-polar solvent so it can dissolve the wax(long chain hydrocarbon) on waxpaper and it also has lower surface tension than water
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What is the movement of kerosene on waxed paper?
The droplets of kerosene diffuse and spread in the wax paper.
What is wax paper made of?
wax paper is made out of wax,paer,and the trees 2 make the paper.
Is wax paper recyclalbe?
No, wax paper is not recyclable. It can't be recycled because is is coated with wax(thus the name "wax paper"). The wax paper can't be recycled with normal paper because the wax would mess up the recycling process.
What is the difference between tracing paper and wax paper?
tracing paper is extremely thin translucent ordinary paper, you can write on it. wax paper is paper saturated with wax, you can't write on it.
Will resin stick to wax paper?
Most resins do not stick to wax paper
Does water bead up on wax paper because its cohesive forces are greater than its adhesive forces?
Yes.
What is the movement of kerosene on waxed paper?
The droplets of kerosene diffuse and spread in the wax paper.
Why is it that wax paper does not get wet when you sprinkle water on it?
Water doesn't stick to wax because there is no adhesion meaning the molecules don't stick to the wax, but they stick to each other, also known as hydrogen bonding. This causes the water to bead up and take up the least surface space it can. They are attracted to groups on a hydrophilic surface (water-loving) such as glass.
What is wax paper made of?
wax paper is made out of wax,paer,and the trees 2 make the paper.
Is wax paper recyclalbe?
No, wax paper is not recyclable. It can't be recycled because is is coated with wax(thus the name "wax paper"). The wax paper can't be recycled with normal paper because the wax would mess up the recycling process.
Does wax paper absorb heat?
Wax paper does not absorb heat. Wax paper is coated with paraffin, which does not allow heat to be absorbed. This allows wax paper to be used when cooking.
What is the difference between tracing paper and wax paper?
tracing paper is extremely thin translucent ordinary paper, you can write on it. wax paper is paper saturated with wax, you can't write on it.
Which absorbs more heat wax paper or black paper?
Wax paper because it has wax in it and if something has wax in it, it attracks to heat and eventually forms it up and lets it out
Is wax paper thin or thick?
wax paper is about 5cm thick
What is the difference between wax paper and plain paper?
Wax paper has a thin coating of wax on one side, making it nonstick and moisture-resistant, whereas plain paper does not have any coating. Wax paper is often used for food storage, wrapping, and baking, while plain paper is used for writing, printing, and packaging.
Can you freeze wax paper?
Nope.... wax paper is wax coated paper, Freezer paper is white butchers paper with a plastic coating. Much thicker.
Which websites have facts about wax paper?
The best website for facts about wax paper is What Is Wax Paper? - wiseGEEK go to this website it is very helpful
