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No, ice expands because the molecules are farther apart.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoOrdinarily, when substances are frozen the intermolecular distance decreases.
But water behaves uniquely in this respect.As liquid water is cooled its intermolecular distance decreases and hence density increases up to 4 degree centigrade.But as temperature is further dropped the molecules of water become more regular and this regularity extends throughout the crystalline structure of ice.
Empty spaces are hence created signifying that intermolecular distance has increased thus decreasing density.Hence from 4 to 0 degree centigrade the molecules of water are farther apart, that is why ice floats on water.The reason for this is Hydrogen bonding among molecules of water.
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∙ 14y agoNo.
The density of ice is lower than that of liquid water. In other words, atoms are spatially further apart in ice.
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∙ 14y agoYes, but when the water is hot it aggravates the molecules and they spread out
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∙ 14y agoNo it doesn't it turn into air molecules and get farther apart.
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When water molecules are moving closer together in the air is called?
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air it is called
Do molecules spread out when heated?
Yes, ok take a block of ice for an example, when the water is frozen into the ice cube the molecules slow downcget closer and they can't move, when you melt the ice, or it is heated, then the molecules spread out and get faster making it a liquid.
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air there is a net?
There is a net precipitation when molecules in the air are moving together
Are the molecules in water closer together when it is a solid or when it is a liquid?
when the water molecules are of a liquid, they are farther apart and able to move around the space of the liquid as apposed to a solid where the molecules are closely packed together and cannot move much. i hope that answers your question.
Is water or ice more dense?
Water is more dense than ice because it's molecules are closer together.
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air is called?
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air it is called
Why are molecules closer when its a solid?
molecules that start closing together turn into solid example: think of water, when molecules are loose the water is liquid but when the molecules are packed together the water turns into ice
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air its called?
Condensation.!.!.!
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air it is called .?
Condensation.!.!.!
Do molecules spread out when heated?
Yes, ok take a block of ice for an example, when the water is frozen into the ice cube the molecules slow downcget closer and they can't move, when you melt the ice, or it is heated, then the molecules spread out and get faster making it a liquid.
When water molecules are moving closer together in the air there is a net?
There is a net precipitation when molecules in the air are moving together
What happens to the water molecules as they start to heat up?
Heating water molecules causes them to move faster and faster. Water when cool is in a way (sticky). When heated the water molecules are moving far too quickly stick together. The heated water molecules become less dense and may stick to air molecules. Floating into and combining with the atmosphere.
Can you give me the characteristics of freezing?
The characteristics of freezing is when water (or any other liquid) turns into a solid. This happens when the liquid gets cold and the molecules get closer together. When the molecules get closer together, they form a solid (ice).
When does water form clouds?
When the air cools, its molecules come closer together. Thus, molecules of water vapor in the air come closer together, too. Then, the molecules of water vapor condense (or turn from gas to liquid state) on tiny solid particles in the atmosphere. The tiny droplets of water result from condensation form the clouds that we see in the sky.
What happened to the water molecules when they are heated?
the molecules evapourate
Are the molecules in water closer together when it is a solid or when it is a liquid?
when the water molecules are of a liquid, they are farther apart and able to move around the space of the liquid as apposed to a solid where the molecules are closely packed together and cannot move much. i hope that answers your question.
Which transition represents a time when water molecules are moving closer together?
Frost forms on a window pane.
