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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 ...

The science pros at TKOR melt styrofoam with acetone in this chemical test.

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.