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Why do most science apparatus never break when heated?
most science apparatus is made of pyrex glass which is specially treated to resist heat stress.
Does glass looked different when heated opposed to glass not heated?
Yes, because if glass is heated it breaks, if glass is not heated it doesn't break.
Why does heat break glass?
when one material is heated it expand:because the glass is not a conductor of heat
Which is the first to break when heated the empty glass container or the full?
The empty glass is broken first.
How can glass be heated without breaking it?
Glass can be heated without breaking by gradually increasing the temperature to allow the glass to expand uniformly, and then slowly cooling it down to prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause it to break.
Can heat break glass?
Yes, heat can break glass. When glass is heated unevenly or too quickly, thermal stress can build up and cause the glass to crack or shatter. It is important to use caution when exposing glass to high temperatures.
Why the glass apparatus may break when it washed immediately after heating?
This is mainly due to the difference in temperature. Once glass (let's take a test tube for example) has been heated, the glass itself assumes this temperature also. If you pour or immerse this heated test tube in cold water, it causes the glass to contract; this contraction causes the glass to crack and of course shatter. Glass as you're aware isn't very flexible or elastic and instead is brittle so this happens fairly easily with standard laboratory equipment. Hope this answers your question.
What does not decompose when heated?
Materials such as glass and ceramics do not decompose when heated because they are not organic compounds and do not break down into simpler substances under high temperature.
Can glass shatter from exposure to high temperatures?
Yes, glass can shatter from exposure to high temperatures. When glass is heated, it expands, and if the temperature difference is too extreme or if there are imperfections in the glass, it can cause the glass to break or shatter.
What does glass smell like when it is heated?
When glass is heated, it does not have a distinct smell.
What happens to a closed glass jar put in a fire pit?
It will crack and break and maybe the heated gasses inside will make it explode.
Do glass shrink when heated?
No, glass does not shrink when heated. In fact, glass expands when heated due to increased molecular movement. If glass is subsequently cooled down rapidly, it can crack or shatter due to thermal stress.
