2006-10-14 02:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by Leonard 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
it all depends on the intermolecular forces between the particles of the substance -stronger forces means it takes more energy or heat to break the forces of attraction between the particle -thats why some substances are gases and some liquid at room temp
2006-10-14 02:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Molecular structure and energy, and whether you have a pure sample, since impurities have different molecular structures and energies.
"Freezing" probably means "cold" to you, but many elements are "frozen" at room temperature: metals (except mercury), carbon, etc. Only gases and liquids are not "frozen" at room temperature. Frozen just means having a stable structure.
2006-10-14 02:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
differnt items hold different chemical properties. thats why water will freeze at 32 deg F. however alcohol will not. it depends on the item you are trying to freeze.
2006-10-14 02:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by notsoperfectgentleman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just got back from antarctica did a year there stuff freezes diffrent there cause its really dry at -20 here while its humid it may take awile for something to start freezeing there its almost instant
2006-10-14 02:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Difference in bonding structures, External pressure, Impurites etc
2006-10-14 02:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by Karthik I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beacuse different molecules have different intermolecular forces. them with higher intermolecular forces have lower freezing points
2006-10-14 02:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Properties of matters depend on their molecular structure.
2006-10-14 02:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Trad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋