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Are the molecules in ice packed more tightly than the molecules in water?
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∙ 11y ago
Compared to a solid object's molecules no. Unless the water is ice. Water molecules are more compact than gaseous molecules.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes they are ICE is just water molecules that have slowed down and clump together/
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When ice melts what happens to the molecules?
They start to break their bonds of the solid. Water is unique and when it transforms from liquid to solid, it traps air between its molicules. When ice turns to water, it lets that air out so shrinks slightly. The result is at a higher temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, water is formed.
Why do solids not undergo diffusion?
Solids don't diffuse easily because they are so tightly packed together. Remember your 2nd grade teacher's drawings of molecules? Solids are very very tightly packed together, liquids have slowly moving molecules, and gasses have free flowing speedy molecules. It also is true that solids don't really conduct electricity well because they can't conduct an electric current. Once it is in water, a solid (like salt) will have its molecules broken apart from the attraction of the water molecules. That solution now carries free flowing ions that can now carry an electric current. All in all, the tightly packed molecules are extremely strong and tightly packed together which makes it almost impossible to do anything, including diffuse. Solids also have a higher boiling apart because SOLIDS ARE VERY STRONG and so are their bonds are too. It takes more energy to break them apart.
Do chemicals packed together tightly react more slowly?
No
What do molecules move faster in a solid liquid or gas?
Gas...The molecules are less tightly packed together like in a solid and liquid so they're free to move. They seem more energized, they're faster.
Does Ice floats in water because water molecules in ice are more tightly packed than in liquid water?
Ice floats because it is less dense than water. When water freezes, it creates a crystal lattice that occupies more volume than the water did. Because it is less dense, ice is displaced by water (and floats on top). If enough ice is forced below the surface by its weight, you can have ice on top and ice below (as in an iceberg).
Molecules are packed more tightly in?
density
Why is stainless steel denser than water?
Because the molecules of the substances that make up steel are packed more tightly that are water molecules.
Why cant stones float in water?
The molecules in a stone are packed together more tightly than the molecules in water-- the stone is more dense than the water is, so the stone sinks.
Why do liquids have different density?
certain molecules are more tightly packed than others
Why is a block of iron more dense than a block of foam?
Because the molecules are more tightly packed.
Why different liquids having different densities?
certain molecules are more tightly packed than others
What makes up solids liquids and gases?
Molecules - They are more tightly packed in solids than liquids and gases
When ice melts what happens to the molecules?
They start to break their bonds of the solid. Water is unique and when it transforms from liquid to solid, it traps air between its molicules. When ice turns to water, it lets that air out so shrinks slightly. The result is at a higher temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, water is formed.
How do molecules move within a solid liquid and gas?
In a solid the molecules are tightly packed together all touching one another and vibrate; in a liquid the molecules are more loosely packed and more free to move around but they are still touching; in a gas the molecules are free to move where they please
Why do ice cubes melt faster in water?
ice is water so water plus water equals more water!
How is liquid deferint then solid?
(different ;)) the molecules are more tightly packed in a solid. an example of a sold is a TV an example of liquid is lemonaide
Why does the air temperature get warmer quicker than water?
Heat travels faster in water because the molecules are more tightly packed than the molecules in air, allowing more contact with ice and greater rate of heat transfer.
