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Why does a can a metal lid open after running hot water over it?
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Metal lids on glass jars can often be loosened by running hot water over them. Why does that work?
The metal expands a bit.
When water is in a pan over a flame why does the water get hot?
The flame heats up the metal pan because metal conducts heat well. Since the water is in the hot pan, it also gets hot.
Why do cans rust over time?
because cans are made out metal. metal has a chemical reaction to oxygen. [water has oxygen in it so thats why water rusts when with water] the property of chemical property this is is called reactivity.
In what way oiling and greasing help to prevent rusting?
Oiling prevents rust by repelling water. As we all know, oil and water don't mix, therefore, a coat of oil (or silicone or grease or something else that repels water will keep water away from the metal parts that could rust.
How can the rate of evaporation of water from an open beaker be decreased?
Place a lid over the beaker, and store in a cool place.
Explain why running some hot water over the lid might make it easier to open?
Heat makes metal expand so running hot water over a lid allows it to become slightly bigger, therefore loosening it and making it easier to turn off the jar.
Metal lids on glass jars can often be loosened by running hot water over them. Why does that work?
The metal expands a bit.
Can a father have over night visitation if he has not running water or plumbing in his home?
no he needs running water and pluming
What property of substance can be used to open a tight metal lid from a glass bottle?
Metal water bottles are considered to be more environmentally friendly than single-use plastic bottles. It's because these are reusable and can last for a long time, reducing the need for single-use plastics that contribute to environmental pollution. Also, the production of metal bottles like contigo metal water bottle has a lower environmental impact compared to the manufacturing of plastic bottles. for more visit - destinationupfittersdotcom
How could you test if argon is a non metal?
You first get a bowl of tap water, get a test tube with the argon in it. Take out the cork screw out of the test tube. Get a splint put it over the test tube when you open it and it it pops that means it is a metal
If you can run hot water over a lid it gets loose and you can open it how is that possible?
It works best with a metal lid on glass. When the metal lid gets hot from the hot water it expands. The glass doesn't expand as much as metal so the tight seal that the lid had on the glass gets loosened as the lid gets slightly larger.
What do you do when you can't open a jar?
run lid over hot water and open with a cloth over lid.
Over time what can reduce a mountain to gravel?
running water
A deep ditch carved over time by running water?
Often times a deep ditch carved over time by running water is called a trench. It can also be called a ditch.
What is the term given for water running over the ground?
It's called surface water.
Why dows running hot water over a tight lid make a jar easier to open?
The heat causes a slight expansion of the lid, which relieves pressure of the lid against the jar.
Can water dent or bend metal?
Under normal circumstances, water cannot dent or bend metal. However, water can cause metal to corrode or rust over time, depending on the type of metal. This corrosion weakens the metal and may eventually lead to deformation or damage.
