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If you try to freeze water, juice or other liquids in a closed plastic container without leaving room for expansion, your container will crack or burst. I fill plastic bottles or jugs with liquid, leaving plenty of room at the top for expansion. Once the liquid is frozen, then you can safely tighten the lid and then when you want to take it off use warm water to wash it then take it off.
The reason why it's a bad idea to freeze water in a sealed plastic container is because the container can break. I would say if the water bottle is full and you freeze it then burst open and then it will be an even bigger mess then if you just started with a half full bottle. Which works just as well.
Leave at least a 1/4 of the plastic without water because water expands.
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Jugs of ice keep the freezer from having to work as hard to cool the compartment, assuming you don't keep your freezer space full of food. In the event of a power outage the chunks of ice can help prevent the loss of your food for a little longer. It is NOT indefinite, but it does help for brief periods of time. My freezer lasted two days during a summer hurricane.
There is a myth going around that freezing water in a plastic container causes the plastic to release dioxin, and thereby causes Breast cancer. This is not true.
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Is it a good idea to fill a bottle of water in a plastic container to the brim and leave it to freeze?
Water is a very unique substance in that it is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius; it actually expands when it's frozen. So while your water won't spill out into your freezer, it will most definitely burst your bottle (container, whatever... your question is super convoluted)
Is ' What forms condensation first plastic glass or water ' a good idea for a science project?
Maybe you should change your question to something more like, "Will the difference in material between a glass container and plastic container affect the rate of condensation of water?"
How can you change water vapour to ice?
This might work, no idea though. Capture it in a container that is as warm as a room(room temperature) then it'll turn into normal water. After that, freeze it.
Can you store bread in a plastic container?
Yes, you can. It is a good idea in fact, to have bread stored in a closed airtight container.
In Hinduism what does a container for Kum Kum qualify under earth air fire or water?
I have no idea so there
What is plastic emultion paint?
This is someone's idea of a joke, I believe. Emulsion paints are water based so cannot also be plastic.
Does warm water freeze faster then cool water?
I have no idea but wouldn't it make more sense for cool water to freeze faster than warm water because it is closer to freezing temperature. I will have to try it out because I am curious now x x x
How can you make a compass with a needle magnet and water in a container?
Fill the container about half full of water. Float a leaf on the surface of the water, and float the needle on the leaf. That'll be a beautiful demonstration. I think I'll make one, and I thank you for the idea.
What buttons are used to freeze a computer?
I have no idea. Why would I want to freeze my computer?
Can ducks freeze in frozen water?
not if the water is already frozen then the duck can just walk across it...but if they're are in the water while it is freezing i have no idea..... *no ducks were harmed in the answering of this question
Can you freeze garlic mayonnaise?
It is not a good idea to freeze mayonnaise, as it will separate into its parts if frozen.
Will a portable heater burn a plastic container?
Objects must not be placed close to any type of portable heater. Hot air comes out and it must be allowed to circulate round the room. This is important for safety.
