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Most matter contracts as it gets colder. Water is one of the few substance that expands (from 4 degrees Centigrade to 0).

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What is Anomalous expansion of water?

The expansion of water when it is cooled from four degree centigrade to zero degree centigrade is known as "anomalous expansion of water." The unusual behaviour of water, when it expands below 4° celsius to 0° is called anmalus expansion of water.


What does waters density do when cooled?

When water is cooled, its density increases until it reaches about 4 degrees Celsius. Below this temperature, water begins to expand instead of contracting, which is unusual for most substances. This expansion causes ice to be less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float. This unique property is crucial for aquatic life, as it insulates the water below and helps maintain a stable environment in bodies of water during cold weather.


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The water will condense forming dew.


Does heat move in or out of water cooled below 0 degrees?

Heat moves from the water to its surroundings when water is cooled below 0 degrees Celsius. This causes the temperature of the water to decrease further until it reaches its freezing point, at which point it will freeze into ice.


What is the difference about the behaviour of water when it is heated or cooled?

When water is heated, it absorbs energy and its temperature rises, eventually reaching its boiling point where it turns into steam. When water is cooled, it releases energy and its temperature drops, eventually reaching its freezing point where it turns into ice.


Water is said to be when it cools below 0 degrees C without freezing?

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When water at 4 degrees c is heated it expands When water at 4 degrees c is cooled it?

contracts. This unusual property is due to water's hydrogen bonding structure, which causes it to reach maximum density at 4 degrees Celsius. As it cools below this temperature, water molecules form a more ordered structure, leading to contraction.


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Water vapor in the air can be cooled by exposure to cooler air temperatures or by coming into contact with a colder surface. This cooling can lead to condensation of the water vapor into liquid water or ice, forming clouds or fog.


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