>>1837708>>1837485>>1837320There is nothing wrong with microwaving water in a microwave safe container. in rare cases water can heat up too quickly in a microwave, reaching a boiling temperature without boiling. Disturbing the water suddenly can cause it to start boiling violently. People have been scalded by this
Just stir the water gently to release the surface tension and it won't explode.
On the other hand, microwaving styrofoam is not advisable. Styrofoam is very toxic if you absorb it. Heating it up releases the toxins.
