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Probably plastic cups, but it would depend on the comparative smoothness of the containers. the dissolved gas in soda needs a nucleation site to form a gas bubble, this can be a dirt particle or in this case the walls of the container.
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Glass or plastic what keeps water colder?
Metal - very good conductor of heat. Not a good insulator at all (Don't wrap cans in aluminum foil.) Glass - A little better resistor of heat energy transfer but still not great. Plastic - Depending on the exact material, plastic is probably your best bet. Especially if it's a foam of some sort; the air bubbles in the foam create barriers that heat energy has to cross to be able to escape.
What is a good example of an insulator you can find at home?
mugs,foam cups and plastic cups
Does cold water stay colder in a plastic cup or a foam cup?
You're talking about holding the temperature of the water, right? As far as containing the liquid, they're about equal...but a styrofoam or double-wall plastic cup would hold temp better than a glass cup which would work better than a single-wall plastic cup.
Why are styrofoam boxes used to keep food hot for a long time?
Styrofoam is a brand trade mark for extruded polystyrene foam. This foam is a very good insulator, and will trap heat, so keeping food hot for a long times.
Does ice melt faster in a styrofoam cup or in a glass cup?
Ah, I actually asked the same exact question about 3 years ago! I did a scientific experiment in my science class and to cut it short, glass. But your gonna have to do the rest of the work on your own. ;)
For water in glass plastic or styrofoam cups - which will freeze fastest?
Assuming they are the same or similar shape and volume, water in glass would freeze first, then plastic then foam. Foam allows transfer of heat out of water more slowly than plastic and the glass probably has the highest rate of heat radiation of the three.
What are styofroam cups made out of?
Styrofoam, -which is closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam .
What is the difference between a Styrofoam cup and a plastic cup?
Plastic is bad for the environment and foam isnt
Which type of cups keep hot water hottest polystyrene plastic glass?
Polystyrene is a plastic. I think you meant "polystyrene foam", which would be correct.
Why do Styrofoam cups keep liquid warmer then plastic cups?
This experiment works by assuming a heat balance. You assume that all of the heat in the iron goes into the water and that none of it leaves the system, so you want your experimental apparatus to be as insulating as possible.If you use a cup with poorer insulative properties, you will estimate a lower value for the specific heat of iron. The styrofoam cup is not a perfect insulator, but it is better than plastic or ceramic.You can get a feel for this by pouring three cups of kettle water into plastic, ceramic and styrofoam cups. Leave them sit for a set time. Which one feels the hottest? That one is the best insulator. Which one feels the coolest? That one is the poorest insulator.
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.
Why do foam cups insulate better than glass cups?
Foam lets extra cold air reach the water
How do you spell stirophom?
The correct spelling is "styrofoam." It is a type of lightweight foam material commonly used in packaging and insulation.
Glass or plastic what keeps water colder?
Metal - very good conductor of heat. Not a good insulator at all (Don't wrap cans in aluminum foil.) Glass - A little better resistor of heat energy transfer but still not great. Plastic - Depending on the exact material, plastic is probably your best bet. Especially if it's a foam of some sort; the air bubbles in the foam create barriers that heat energy has to cross to be able to escape.
Are plastic cups better than polystyrene cups?
The majority of plastic cups can be reused or recycled. Polystyrene, or foam, cups are not widely recyclable. Cost wise, plastic cups tend to more inexpensive than polystyrene cups.
Are foam or plastic cups better for kool-aid?
plastic because foam can get a hole in it easier and can cause your kool-aid to spill out on your pants
What is a cycle helmet made out of?
plastic, fiber glass and foam
