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Hot glass is less likely to crack than cold glass. It's down to the temperature difference. If the glass is colder than the water, its outside heats up, and expands. Glass is a poor conductor of heat so the inside doesn't get hot and expand nearly as quickly. This sets up strains in the glass, and because it's brittle, it cracks. .Hot glass may still have a sufficiently different temperature from the water to cause the same effect

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What is the name of water glass cover?

The Chemical Name for Water Glass is Sodium Silicate. It is used for such things as preserving eggs, weighting silks, in some soaps as a detergent, making grinding wheels, etc.etc.etc.


What does sand placed in a glass of water form?

When sand is placed in a glass of water, it forms a mixture in which the sand particles are suspended in the water. Over time, the sand particles may settle at the bottom of the glass due to gravity, causing the water to become clearer.


What happens to a glass jar lid if you run it under hot water?

Running a glass jar lid under hot water can cause it to expand due to the heat and potentially become easier to open if it was previously stuck. However, sudden changes in temperature can also cause glass to crack or break, so caution should be exercised.


What would happen to a cold empty glass if it was placed in a hot humid room?

Hmmm... I think this shld b a better ans. When in a cold room, the glass will contract. So, when taken out of cold room and placed in hot room, expansion will take place. As the glass has uneven surface, the process of expansion will cause the crack.


Why shouldn't you pour boiling water into a cold glass?

Pouring boiling water into a cold glass can cause the glass to shatter due to the extreme temperature difference. The sudden expansion and contraction of the glass can cause it to crack or break. It is safer to gradually heat up the glass or use tempered glass that is designed to withstand thermal shocks.

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What happens when warm water makes a cold glass crack?

When warm water is poured into a cold glass, thermal stress is created due to the uneven heating of the glass. This stress can cause the glass to crack or shatter due to the expansion and contraction of the material. Rapid changes in temperature can lead to the glass failing under the strain.


Does a glass tumbler containing hot water crack if you cool it by pouring cold water on it?

Yes, it is possible for a glass tumbler containing hot water to crack if you cool it rapidly by pouring cold water on it. The sudden change in temperature can create stress within the glass, causing it to crack or shatter. It is recommended to gradually cool the glass to prevent this from happening.


What is the name of water glass cover?

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Why would a milk bottle probably crack if boiling water were poured into it?

The sudden change in temperature can cause the milk bottle to expand rapidly and crack due to thermal stress. The glass or plastic material may not be able to withstand the heat, especially if it was not designed for hot liquids.


Why when placed in a glass tube water touching the glass is pulled slightly upward?

Meniscus. Essentially it is because water adheres to the glass.


Where in the cover should the water glass be placed?

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Why would a milk bottle crack open if you pored boiling hot water in it?

The milk bottle would crack because the hot water would cause the glass particles to vibrate and move apart, this will make the glass expand from the heat and the glass will then shatter.


What does sand placed in a glass of water form?

When sand is placed in a glass of water, it forms a mixture in which the sand particles are suspended in the water. Over time, the sand particles may settle at the bottom of the glass due to gravity, causing the water to become clearer.


What might happen to a heated breaker made from glass that does not contain boron if the beaker were placed in a pan of ice water?

A heated glass beaker that does not contain boron is more susceptible to thermal shock due to its lower thermal resistance. If placed in a pan of ice water, the rapid temperature change could cause the glass to crack or shatter as it cannot evenly distribute the stress induced by the abrupt cooling. This is because the outer surface cools and contracts faster than the inner part, leading to a breakage in the structure. Thus, the beaker is likely to fail under these conditions.


How do I open a frozen car door?

Put luke-warm water on it. Boiling water will crack glass.


What would happen if you placed the rock in a glass of water?

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Will a glass bowl crack if you freeze water in it?

Definitely! it will, and most times the glass bowl even breaks. This happens because water increases in volume as it changes from liquid to solid (ice) and since the material used in holding the water during the freezing or solidification process is glass, like we all know, glass is an inelastic material, so there is no even expansion between the water and glass to accomodate the ice formation, therefore the glass bowl sides are set under pressure from the internal force exerted by the ice on its wall. When the pressure from the ice exceeds the hold of the glass bowl, it finally cracks or breaks aparts.