when a glass blower shapes molten glass into an ornament, does a chemical reaction occur? explain.?

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when a glass blower shapes molten glass into an ornament, does a chemical reaction occur? explain.?

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2007-01-08 13:56:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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No, it is not a chemical reaction. He is getting the glass hot enough to begin to melt and change phases. This molten glass is then formed into the desired shape and allowed to cool so it hardens again.

Think of it as using liquid water to pour into different shapes of ice cube trays. The ice and then melt and be poured into a different tray for a different shape.

2007-01-08 14:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋