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Use the information and the data table to answer the following question.

A family is packing cold drinks and ice for a picnic. They need to determine the material that will do the best job for the longest time.

Material Type

Specific Heat Capacity (J/goC)

plastic

0.30

styrofoam

1.34

cork

0.45

aluminum

0.90

Which material type would be the BEST to store the cold drinks and ice? Provide evidence to support your response.
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Styrofoam would be the best material to store cold drinks and ice because it has the highest specific heat capacity (1.34 J/g°C), allowing it to absorb more heat without significantly raising the temperature, therefore keeping the contents cold for a longer time.