image: 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 then does acetone reduce ...

As you may know, I’m into both chemistry and magic. I often make the point that chemistry can appear to be magical until an explanation makes the magic vanish and replaces it with science. A typical ...

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 then does acetone reduce this ...