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Why does water expand as it freezes unlike most substances so ice is less dense than water?
No because water doesn't expand when heated and when it is cooled it contracts then forms ice crystals which cause it to give the appearance that it has expanded
What happens to most matter when heated?
When matter is heated the particles in the matter gain energy and begin to move or vibrate more depending on the state in which the matter is currently in. If the heat provided is significant enough they can change state too. Hope that was what you were looking for!
Why does ice take up more room than liquid water?
As the particales in the solid will spread out as heat is added. This is where they become a liquid. For liquid to gas the particales spread again so that they are now a gas. The particles in a solid are closer together to those in a liquid.
What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated and melted?
The particles in a solid start to move faster and faster as they are heated. Eventually they may move fast and freely enough to reach the liquid state, and if they continue to be heated, the particles could obtain enough energy to leave the liquid state and go into the gaseous state.
Does all isotopic solids expand on melting?
Not all isotropic solids expand upon melting; the behavior depends on the material's bonding and structure. Most metals, for example, contract upon melting due to a reduction in the density of their liquid state compared to their solid state. However, many non-metals and certain crystalline solids may expand as they transition to a liquid state. The specific thermal behavior is influenced by the interactions between atoms or molecules in the solid and the resulting liquid.
What happens to a solid when is heated?
A substance in the solid phase will typically expand when heated. Most substances when heated sufficiently will melt into a liquid, assuming that they do not combust or sublimate.
Wich state of matter expands the most when heated?
gas expand more than liquid and liquid expand more than solid.
What do most substances like the liquid in a thermometer do when they are heated?
expand
Is liquid expand when heated?
Yes, most liquids expand when heated because the heat causes the molecules within the liquid to move faster and spread out, increasing the overall volume. However, there are exceptions such as water, which expands when heated until it reaches a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, at which point it begins to contract.
What happens to the volume of most substances as they are heated?
Most substances expand as they are heated because the increase in temperature causes the individual particles to move faster and spread out, resulting in an overall increase in volume. This expansion is due to the increased kinetic energy of the particles.
Do most solids expand when cooled?
No, most solids contract when cooled, as the lower temperature causes the atoms or molecules to move less, leading to a decrease in volume. However, there are exceptions, such as water, which expands when cooled below 4°C before turning into ice.
Which instrument makes use of the fact that most liquids expand when they are heated?
A thermometer utilizes the fact that most liquids expand when heated. As the temperature of the liquid inside the thermometer increases, its volume expands, causing the liquid to rise within the narrow tube of the thermometer and indicating a higher temperature reading.
What happens to most substances when they are heated?
When substances are heated, typically their molecules gain energy and begin to move more rapidly. This increased movement can cause the substance to expand, change phase (from solid to liquid or gas), or even chemically react to form new substances. The specific changes depend on the substance's properties.
Most matter when heated?
When matter is heated, its particles gain energy and move more rapidly, causing the substance to expand and sometimes change phase (e.g. solid to liquid). The exact effects of heating depend on the specific properties of the material.
What expands when its heated?
Most substances expand when heated.
Why most substances expand when they change from a solid to a liquid?
During the melting the structure of the material is destroyed and the liquid is a low oredered state of matter.
Why does water expand as it freezes unlike most substances so ice is less dense than water?
No because water doesn't expand when heated and when it is cooled it contracts then forms ice crystals which cause it to give the appearance that it has expanded
