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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.
Glass is a better insulator than plastic, and glass bottles are typically thicker than plastic bottles. Foam plastic (such as styrofoam) would probably be a better insulator than the same thickness glass, however.
Steel radiates heat rather rapidly. Glass is a good insulator, so it would keep your water colder than the typical thin wall plastic water bottle. But a foam plastic bottle with a liner would probably keep it coldest the longest.
Metal, because of it's, thickness. The plastic lets in colder particles and so does paper. Practically any see through item won't work.
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What keeps a frozen bottle of water colder in the sun plastic wrap or aluminum foil?
aluminium foil. that's easy
What are some transparent objects?
Some transparent objects are water, air, and clear glass.
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.
2 examples of transparent?
Two examples if transparent are glass and plastic sometimes (transparent=see through)
Do straw float in a glass of water?
Yes, plastic drinking straws will float in water.
Which type of reusable water bottle aluminum or plastic can keeps ice water coldest?
Apparantely plastic keeps ice water colder because since aluminum water bottles absorbs the cold and the plastic doesnt so pretty much it keeps colder :)
What keeps water colder aluminum foil or plastic wrap?
aluminum foil
What keeps a frozen bottle of water colder in the sun plastic wrap or aluminum foil?
aluminium foil. that's easy
When cold water is poured into a glass the glass becomes colder?
When cold water is poured into a glass, heat energy is transferred from the glass to the water, causing the glass to become colder. The glass loses heat as it transfers it to the colder water until thermal equilibrium is reached.
What type of cup keeps water warm the longest-plastic paper styrofoam or glass and why?
Styrofoam because it has a thick layer and is a good insulator.Paper and plastic are could alternatives but Styrofoam would work better, therefore glass would be the worst one to use because it would only keep it warm for a couple of minutes.
If the surroundings is colder than a glass of water will condensation occur?
Nope it's the other way around; the glass has to be colder than the surroundings.
What does ice do in a glass of water?
First it floats, then it melts and makes the water colder.
Should water be served in plastic bottle glass or plastic cup?
Glass would be healthier
What type of cup keeps water warm the longest-plastic paper styrofoam or glass and why results?
A glass cup would keep water warm the longest because glass is a good insulator and retains heat well compared to plastic, paper, or styrofoam which are poorer insulators. This is because glass has a lower thermal conductivity compared to the other materials, so heat escapes more slowly.
What effect does salt water have on glass and plastic?
Salt water can corrode glass over time, causing it to become cloudy or frosted. It can also cause pitting or etching on plastic surfaces, particularly if the plastic is not designed to be resistant to salt water. Both glass and plastic can be damaged by exposure to salt water if not properly cared for and maintained.
Do you think that glass is cleaner than plastic in water bottles?
I would say glass. Glass is nonporous and easily cleaned and disinfected. Plastic is soft and the molecules making up the plastic bottle may leach into the water.
Why is a glass jug better than a plastic jug when measuring water?
Water "wets" plastic more than glass, giving a lower reading
