What happens if water changes phase?
2007-02-28 01:58:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
To supplement answers of distinguished colleagues I would like to add that H2O can change its phase from solid to liquid will require heat as well as it changes from liquid to gas. Important to note is that it absorbs that latent heat without changing its temperature. The reverse is also true.
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2007-02-28 02:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It either takes in energy or gives out energy.
Normally during solidification from water to ice, it takes in energy as what is called 'latent heat'
During the reverse change (ice to water) it gives out this energy.
It requires energy to change phase.
2007-02-28 10:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three phases to water. Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gaseous (steam).
Going from ice to water, or water to steam, will take heat but release energy when breaking the bonds.
Going in reverse, from steam to water, or water to ice, will release heat but take energy to create the bonds.
2007-02-28 10:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by Goyo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latent heat is released or absorb.
2007-02-28 10:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋