2007-03-12 19:01:07 · 6 answers · asked by fshmaysani 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It does. In fact, the NEAT thing about water- is that it expands TWICE!!! It expands when you freeze it, and it expands when you heat it (anywhere over 37 degrees)!!! Curious stuff- water!
2007-03-12 19:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When water freezes, it does expand to some degree. That is why you can't fill an ice tray up to the very top. However, after a certain point(I'm not sure when) it does stop expanding and begins to contract a small bit. Water is a very interesting substance...I remember from my school days that water has 7 unique characteristics unlike any other fluid, which is why life would not exist without the presence of water.
2007-03-13 02:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by david p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you state no conditions. if you boil it it becomes a gas (water vapor). if you freeze it , it expands about 10% as i recall, ice. amazing stuff for a simple HOH structure. BTW, liquids unlike gas are not compessible. thats why your brakes work in the car.....aien't science great!!
2007-03-13 02:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water contract between 373k to 277k and then expands from 277k to 273k. It changes from liquid (water) to solid (ice).
2007-03-13 04:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by ankiani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, when it freezes
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2007-03-13 02:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by Shadow Lark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when
2007-03-13 02:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋