What is Polystyrene (styrofoam) and what is it used for?

[@fr19jice95]

Imagine having this guy as teacher!

[@TaylorSparks]

😁😁😁

[@amberlynnboswell8253]

Kind of random question, does burning styrofoam produce cyanide? I heard that statement and couldn't understand how it would be possible

[@TaylorSparks]

to my knowledge it's not possible. Cyanide needs nitrogen and the styrofoam molecule has none. In practice maybe when they make styrofoam they add a nitrogen containing molecule. Or I suppose it's possible that it interacts with nitrogen in air, but I'm skeptical until I do the free energy calculation to prove it. I think a bigger problem is that it doesn't fully combust the carbon down to CO2 and then you're breathing in partially decomposed products which might be harmful.

[@amberlynnboswell8253]

@@TaylorSparks Thanks for your quick and thorough response! The absence of nitrogen is exactly why I doubted it could be accurate. I appreciate your input. Take care!

[@animaticlunatic9259]

Thank you. Your studdies are good.

[@esraozguven2990]

i guess it is not hydrophobic material, right?

[@SumethJayamahamudali]

k thank's G imma get a A for my science heat transfer assessment

[@towerace123]

what product can a person by to make Styrofoam at home

[@lotsaspaghetticodejr.6488]

Don't, it's a carcenogen. It will kill you.

[@nochalnosowski]

damn interesting