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Since plastic is bad conductor of heat it does not allow free passage of heat...Its molecules (each of them) hide some heat energy and pass on the rest whereas in the case of metals which are very good conductors(in general) of heat the molecules allow better passage of heat . Since less heat passes on to ice when coated with plastic than metals, the ice melts slower in plastic than metals.

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In which cup does ice melt faster a plactic stirophone or paper and why?

Ice will typically melt faster in a plastic or styrofoam cup compared to a paper cup. This is because plastic and styrofoam are better insulators, meaning they transfer heat more efficiently than paper. Therefore, the heat from the surroundings will more readily reach the ice in a plastic or styrofoam cup, causing it to melt faster.


Will ice melt faster wrapped in plastic foil and aluminum foil and put it outside or if you put it inside?

The ice will melt faster if placed outside rather than inside, regardless of how it's wrapped, due to higher ambient temperatures. However, wrapping the ice in plastic foil and aluminum foil will provide some insulation to slow the melting process compared to leaving it unwrapped.


Which would melt first aluminum or iron?

The rate at which water freezes depends on the thermal conductivity of the container. Plastic is generally not very thermally conductive, whereas aluminum foil is more thermally conductive. Thus, as long as the foil is not very much thinner than the plastic, the water will freeze faster in the foil.


Do ice cubes melt faster in aluminum Glass or plastic cup?

The heat conductivity of a container will influence the rate at which its contents lose or retain heat. Aluminum being a metal is a good heat conductor (better than glass or plastic at least) and would allow ice cubes stored in it to absorb heat more readily than the other two.


How does ice melt faster than soda?

soda is fizzy ice is not

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In which cup does ice melt faster a plactic stirophone or paper and why?

Ice will typically melt faster in a plastic or styrofoam cup compared to a paper cup. This is because plastic and styrofoam are better insulators, meaning they transfer heat more efficiently than paper. Therefore, the heat from the surroundings will more readily reach the ice in a plastic or styrofoam cup, causing it to melt faster.


Does paper break down faster than plastic?

yes paper breaks down faster than plastic


Why plastic burns faster than paper?

Paper burn faster than plastic due to its thick texture.


Why do paper burn faster than plastic?

Paper burn faster than plastic due to its thick texture.


Why is a brown paper bag better for preserving evidence than a plastic bag?

Because paper disintegrates faster than plastic


Will ice melt faster in plastic or styrifoam?

it is a greater conducter of heat than styrofoam


What heats up faster paper plastic or black plastic?

Black plastic heats up faster than paper and regular plastic because black objects absorb more light and heat compared to lighter colored objects. This is due to the black plastic's ability to absorb a wider range of light wavelengths, making it more efficient at converting light into heat.


Does ice melt faster with black or white paper?

it melts faster on a metal surface.Ice absorbs heat from metal faster than it absorbs it from wood. Wood is an insulator. It slows down the transfer of heat to the ice. Metal is a conductor. It absorbs heat readily, and passes it on quickly.


Does a paper cup keep water hotter than a plastic cup?

A paper cup typically does not keep water hotter than a plastic cup. Paper is a poor insulator compared to plastic, so heat is more likely to escape from a paper cup, leading to faster cooling of the water inside.


Why are paper bags more eco-friendly than clear plastic bags?

Brown paper bags are more eco-friendly because they are often made of biodegradable paper and will biodegrade much faster than clear plastic shopping bags.


Which would melt faster ice cream or yogurt?

Ice cream will melt faster than yogurt, as yogurt does not melt.


Do water melt faster than air?

air does not melt.