2007-07-02 07:21:37 · 2 answers · asked by hustlercane 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Supercooled water remains in that state until either a nucleation point becomes available for rapid freezing, or else the body warms above the freezing point of water and is therefore no longer supercooled. If the supercooled water is left in an environment that is below the regular freezing point (for the pressure in the environment), and it is not disturbed in any way, it can remain supercooled indefinitely. If the water is disturbed sufficiently to cause a ripple, or if any nucleation point is introduced (such as any foreign body or particle), it will rapidly crystallize into solid ice.
2007-07-02 07:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No problem. Youcan keep it a very long time but do not shake or stirr and avoid to throw a solid as tiny in it!
2007-07-02 07:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋