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What is an example of a solid that Is less dense than a liquid?
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Solid water, ice, is less dense than its liquid state. This is essential for aquatic life. Since ice is less dense than liquid water, it floats to the top of of the water. This insulates the water beneath the ice, allowing the water beneath the ice to remain liquid. For other substances, the solid state is more dense than the liquid state.
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Is a ice cube a liquid solid gas?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Are most materials more or less dense in their solid state than in liquid?
More dense. As a solid is formed the particles vibrate less and group closer together. One of the only exceptions to this is water. When water freezes and becomes a solid it becomes less dense which is why ice will float in your drink.
What happens when something changes states from a solid to liquid?
the molecules spread out and become less dense
What substance weighs more in its liquid form than its solid form?
None. Freezing will not change the mass of a substance. However, it might change the density of a substance, thus making something heavier or lighter for the same volume.Water has a lower density when frozen (ice) than when it is liquid. Therefore the same volume of ice will weigh less than the same volume of liquid water.Again, if you have a certain amount of anything and freeze it, the mass WILL NOT change!
How do the densities of solid liquids and gases compare?
The solid state is usually the most dense (except water), followed by the liquid state, which is less dense than the solid, followed by the gas state, which is the least dense.
Which cold solid is less dense than the liquid when it melts?
Ice is a solid less dense than the liquid
Is ice cube a solid gas or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Is liquid magma less dense or more dense?
Liquid magma is more dense than the solid material around it.
Is a ice cube solid or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
What substances are less dense when in a solid state than they are in a liquid state?
In addition to water, for which the solid form (ice) is less dense than the liquid form, the element Gallium is also less dense in the liquid state. Gallium can be solid at room temperature but will melt in the hand.confirmed as solid less dense than liquid:gallium - 5.91 (solid) vs 6.095 (liquid)bismuth - 9.78 (solid) vs 10.05 (liquid)germanium - 5.323 (solid) vs 5.60 (liquid)silicon - 2.3290 (solid) vs 2.57 (liquid)water - 0.917 (solid) vs 0.998 (liquid)claimed but probably false:acetic acid - 1.266 (solid) vs 1.049 (liquid)antimony - 6.697 (solid) vs 6.53 (liquid) (this "error" is repeated in many places, inc wikipedia)Water is not always less dense in solid form. Depending on how the water crystals are formed, it may actually be more dense. Examples include HDA and VHDA.
Is an ice cube more dense or less dense than liquid water?
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Is ice cube gas or liquid or solid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Is a ice cube a liquid solid gas?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Is water more dense as a solid then a liquid?
No, less dense. That's why ice cubes and bergs float.
Why is liquid silver less dense than solid silver?
Liquid silver occupies greater volume than in its solid form. Silver in liquid form is less dense because atoms are vibrating and sliding past one another.
What solid is an exception to the rule that solids are more dense than liquids?
The best example is ice, which is the solid form of the liquid we call water. Water's solid form (ice) floats on its liquid form, as we know.
Can a solid be less dense than a liquid?
Yes, there are many. For example, anything that floats on water is less dense than liquid water. A number of solids are less dense than liquids. The most common example is ice. Ice (frozen water) is less dense than its liquid counterpart for some very specific reasons. Many other solids are less dense than liquids, as well. Using water as the liquid, you'll find that cork, wood (most kinds) and styrofoam will all float on it. As the liquid becomes more dense, the range of items that will float on it increases. Mercury, for example, is a liquid metal at room temperature. Because it is so dense, many things will float on it. Lead is one example of something that will float on liquid mercury. For a question about substances that are less dense in their solid form than those same substances in their liquid form, use the link below to the related question.
