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Why doesn't a paper cup burn if you put it under a Bunsen burner?

Paper cups are designed to withstand high temperatures due to their composition and thickness. The cup may char or blacken, but the heat dissipates quickly enough to prevent the cup from catching fire. Additionally, the presence of water in the paper cup helps absorb some of the heat energy, further preventing combustion.


Does paper burn?

Yes, paper can burn when exposed to a flame due to its combustible nature. The cellulose fibers in paper are easily ignitable and will continue to burn until consumed by the fire.


Is a plastic cup a better insulator than a paper cup?

Plastic is an insulator. but most of the paper is not insulated, because the paper in general contains water, although the content is very low, but enough to pass current, but there also is a special insulation paper, that is on the special purpose. so in dry conditions, and the cup has no water, a plastic cup is a better insulator than a paper cup.


Does oxygen burn even faster than paper?

Yes, oxygen itself does not burn but it feeds the combustion of other materials, like paper, making fires burn more intensely. Oxygen speeds up the chemical reactions involved in fire, causing materials such as paper to burn faster in its presence.


Are paper towels flammable?

Yes, paper towels are flammable because they are made from paper fibers that burn easily when exposed to flames. It is important to keep paper towels away from sources of heat or fire to avoid accidents.

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Why doesn't a paper cup burn if you put it under a Bunsen burner?

Paper cups are designed to withstand high temperatures due to their composition and thickness. The cup may char or blacken, but the heat dissipates quickly enough to prevent the cup from catching fire. Additionally, the presence of water in the paper cup helps absorb some of the heat energy, further preventing combustion.


What would we observe if we put a plastic cap on a piece of paper over a burning flame?

we would the cup and the paper burn like when you put news paper on a bbq.


What is the mass of a paper cup?

The Mass Of A Paper Cup Is About 1.95grams


Can you burn Paper Towels?

yes u can burn paper towels you can use a lighter.


Why don't paper clips burn?

Paper clips will burn given a high enough temperature.


Does wax paper burn?

Wax paper can burn so it is best not to use it in the oven. A great alternative to wax paper is parchment paper. It will not burn in the oven.


When was The Paper Cup Company created?

The Paper Cup Company was created in 2006.


Which single container uses up the fewest resources from environment?

Paper cup uses the fewest resources from the environment.


Does a 200mw green laser burn paper?

YES...can burn paper, matches, and instantly pop balloons


When was Dirty Paper Cup created?

Dirty Paper Cup was created in 2006-10.


Why doesnt paper burn every time it contacts oxygen?

A fire requires three things. It requires heat or a source of ignition, oxygen, and fuel. Paper being the fuel, and oxygen, are only two of the three things required for a fire.


How long can a candle burn in a sealed cup?

Depends on the size of the cup.