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Yes, because it does not conduct heat.

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Does Styrofoam keep liquids warm?

Styrofoam is used to keep drinks cold or warm.


Is a Styrofoam cooler conductor or insulator?

Styrofoam is an insulator. It has low thermal conductivity, meaning it does not conduct heat well, which helps to keep items inside the cooler cool.


Will a metal cup or a styrofoam cup keep the hot water warm after a short time?

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Why is styrofoam a good insulator to keep ice cold?

Styrofoam is a good insulator because it is a poor conductor of heat, meaning it does not transfer heat easily. The air pockets within styrofoam also help to slow down the transfer of heat. This helps to maintain a cold temperature inside the container by preventing the entry of external heat.


Why ice do not melt easily in a styro-box?

Styrofoam is a good insulator which means it slows down the transfer of heat. This insulating property helps to keep the ice from melting quickly by reducing the heat that can pass through the material. So, the ice will melt more slowly in a Styrofoam box compared to a container that doesn't have good insulation.


Is styrofoam a better insulator of heat than plastic?

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How does styrofoam keep things cool?

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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.


Why does a styrofoam cup keep hot chocolate warmer then a glass?

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Is a metal cup a better insulator or a plastic cup a better insulator?

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