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Polystyrene is soluble in most oils to a greater or lesser degree, depending
upon the particular oil, the temperature and the amount of time it is in contact with the polystyrene.
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What is the reaction of polystyrene and acetone?
The mixture of Polystyrene and Acetone results in the creation of a sticky residue as the Polystyrene beads dissolve into the Acetone. You can use Nail polish remover with Acetone. However, the chemical reaction occurs at a much more rapid pace with pure Acetone.
Why was methanol an appropriate solvent to precipitate polystyrene?
Methanol is used to force polystyrene OUT of solution. So the simple answer is: you can't. But, there is probably an extreme temperature or pressure that allows polystyrene to remain in solution with methanol present.
What dissolves polystyrene?
polystyrene foam (styrofoam cups and packaging materials) is soluble in acetone.It is not melted but dissolved.The acetone dissolves the long polymer strands releasing the trapped air(foam) and thus the structure collapses
Why cant water dissolve compounds such as oil?
Because oil is very complex, and water can not dissolve such complex structures.
Why doesnt oil dissolve in ocean water?
The reason why oil doesn't dissolve in ocean water is because oil is nonpolar and water is polar.
What is the reaction of polystyrene and acetone?
The mixture of Polystyrene and Acetone results in the creation of a sticky residue as the Polystyrene beads dissolve into the Acetone. You can use Nail polish remover with Acetone. However, the chemical reaction occurs at a much more rapid pace with pure Acetone.
Will polystyrene dissolve sugar?
No, I don't suppose, because Polystyrene is a not a good solvent for polar compounds like sugar, itself being totally nonpolar.
Can fish oil dissolve body fats?
it doesnt dissolve fat throughout your body , but does help the function of your brain and overall increases your health.
Can omega 3 fish oil dissolve foam cap?
Styrofoam? Yes, but only if it contains ethyl esters which decreases the absorption. A lower quality fish oil
How do you make polystyrene paint from expanded polystyrene foam?
Dissolve foam in xylene to desired thickness. Let stand until fine bubbles disperse and turns clear.
What does not dissolve?
oil does not dissolve
Why does thermocol dissolve in benzene?
Thermocol is another name for polystyrene (PS), which is a type of plastic. Benzene is an industrial solvent, and it's primary use is to make styrene. The chemical structure of benzene, a non-polar organic hydrocarbon solvent, and of PS is such that benzene will dissolve styrene and polystyrene.
Why was methanol an appropriate solvent to precipitate polystyrene?
Methanol is used to force polystyrene OUT of solution. So the simple answer is: you can't. But, there is probably an extreme temperature or pressure that allows polystyrene to remain in solution with methanol present.
Why doesn't black pepper dissolve in oil?
i dont know how oil dissolve in oil
Does salad oil dissolve in water?
No. Oil will dissolve in fatty (hydrophobic) liquids, not in hydrophilics like water.
What dissolves polystyrene?
polystyrene foam (styrofoam cups and packaging materials) is soluble in acetone.It is not melted but dissolved.The acetone dissolves the long polymer strands releasing the trapped air(foam) and thus the structure collapses
Why cant cooking oil dissolve a lolly?
Due to the density of the oil it is unable to dissolve a lolly
