Acetone is a solvent that breaks down Styrofoam, which results in the Styrofoam dissolving in Acetone similar to how sugar does in water. Styrofoam is a polystyrene that has been pumped with air.

(via American Chemical Society) Have you ever seen a foam cup appear to melt away in acetone? Foam cups, bowls and containers are made of a lightweight but strong material – expanded polystyrene. How ...

We could watch acetone devour styrofoam all. Day. Long. Although, technically speaking, the acetone isn’t devouring anything. Styrofoam is made of up countless interconnected styrene molecules that ...

Step 1: Place the disposable gloves on your hands and then pour 1 cup of acetone into the pie pan. Step 2: Place the Styrofoam cups into the pan of acetone and observe. Describe and classify the cups ...

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Acetone is a colorless solvent that can be found in products, such as nail polish and paint remover. Solvents are substances that can break down or dissolve other materials. Risks of use include ...