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Aerogel is a manufactured material with the lowest known density of any solid. It is derived from a gel in which the liquid component of the gel has been replaced with a gas. The result is an extremely low-density solid with several remarkable properties, most notably its effectiveness as a thermal insulator and its extremely low density. It is nicknamed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke due to its translucent nature and the way light scatters in the material; however, it feels like expanded polystyrene (styrofoam) to the touch.
Aerogels are produced by extracting the liquid component of a gel through supercritical drying. This allows the liquid to be slowly drawn off without causing the solid matrix in the gel to collapse from capillary action, as would happen with conventional evaporation. The first aerogels were produced from silica gels. Kistler's later work involved aerogels based on alumina, chromia and tin oxide. Carbon aerogels were first developed in the late 1980s.
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Is the fuel in a cigarette lighter a solid liquid or gas?
It is a Liquid Petroleum Gas. The main constituent being Indane.
Is Copper chloride solution a solid liquid or gas?
Copper chloride solution is a liquid. It is formed when copper chloride (a solid) is dissolved in water to create a solution.
A solutions can be only be made with liquid solvent yes or no?
No, solutions can be made with liquid solvents as well as solid solvents such as water or ethanol. Solid solvents can dissolve solutes to create solutions just like liquid solvents can.
Why goo yuck a solid and a liquid?
Goo can result from mixing a solid with a liquid when the two substances combine to create a sticky, viscous material. This can happen when a solid material is partially dissolved or dispersed in a liquid, altering its texture and consistency. Depending on the properties of the solid and liquid involved, the resulting goo may have various viscosities and stickiness levels.
What are the general classes of colloids?
The general classes of colloids are sols (solid particles dispersed in a liquid), gels (cross-linked networks of solid particles dispersed in a liquid), and emulsions (liquid droplets dispersed in another liquid).
How many combinations of the three states of matter are there?
There are three basic states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. The number of combinations possible from these states is 3! (3 factorial), which equals 6. The six possible combinations are solid-liquid-gas, solid-gas-liquid, liquid-solid-gas, liquid-gas-solid, gas-solid-liquid, and gas-liquid-solid.
Can pressure alone change something from a solid to a liquid?
in low pressure environments it is possible for a solid to change to a liquid
Is the fuel in a cigarette lighter a solid liquid or gas?
It is a Liquid Petroleum Gas. The main constituent being Indane.
Does liquid and solid create salt water?
No.You specifically need liquid water and solid sodium chloride to get salt water.
Does a prism have to be solid in order to create a rainbow?
No. It can also be a liquid.
Why is it easier to lift the body in liquid then in solid?
i think it's because liquids have less density than solids, and the body is lighter in liquid.
When the molecules in a body move with increased speed it's possible that the body will change from a A. liquid to a gas. B. gas to a liquid. C. gas to a solid. D. liquid to a solid.?
Only one phase change of the four is possible, that of a liquid to a gas. Increased molecular energy is related to dissociative phase changes : solid to liquid / liquid to gas.
When the molecules in a body move with increased speed it's possible that the body will change from a a gas to a liquid b liquid to a solid c liquid to a gas d gas to a solid?
Only one phase change of the four is possible, that of a liquid to a gas. Increased molecular energy is related to dissociative phase changes : solid to liquid / liquid to gas.
When the molecules in a body move with increased speed its possible that the body will change from a A gas to a liquid B gas to a solid C liquid to a solid D liquid to a gas?
Only one phase change of the four is possible, that of a liquid to a gas. Increased molecular energy is related to dissociative phase changes : solid to liquid / liquid to gas.
What are some descriptive words that describe a solution?
Liquid, Gaseous, and Solid. Solid solutions create alloys.
Is a solid lighter when it melts?
When a solid melts, it transitions into a liquid state. In the case of a lighter, the solid plastic or metal casing may melt when exposed to extreme heat, but the fuel inside (such as butane) would vaporize before the casing reaches its melting point.
Is Copper chloride solution a solid liquid or gas?
Copper chloride solution is a liquid. It is formed when copper chloride (a solid) is dissolved in water to create a solution.
