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The particle theory explains how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases. When water freezes, it expands at a rate of 9%. It can expand because the particles in water are able to move in any and all directions.
However, a glass container is made of tightly-packed, very dense particles that are very strongly attached to each other. The particles in glass cannot move like the particles in water can.
So when water is placed into a glass container and then frozen, it expands. The glass container cannot expand, and if there is no other place for the frozen water to expand to then it will break the glass that contains it.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe change between the liquid and solid form is called freezing (also known as solidification). The temperature inside the freezer causes the particles to freeze, and pack together, thus creating a solid form.
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∙ 11y agoTherefore when the liquid in the bottle freezes it will break the bottle as it doesnt have enough room to expand in volume.
This is not the case with spirits as alcohol does not freeze.
It will happen with all liquids that consist of a high level of water, ie wine, champagne,carbonated drinks.
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∙ 13y agoWater expands as it freezes, and therefore if it is in a glass container, the container may not be large enough to hold the increased volume.
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∙ 12y agoThermal Shock
glass breaks due to un even surface temperature.
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∙ 14y agoGlass becomes more brittle when frozen.
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Why does ice crack in liquid?
Water expands when frozen. When you put it in water that is warmer the ice wants to melt and get smaller. This puts uneven stress on the ice and causes it to crack. One section shrinks faster than another part.
What is the word that means preserved in ice or snow?
If something is preserved in ice or snow it is frozen. When ice is frozen, it is a liquid that has turned into a solid.
Is snow frozen water?
Yes snow when melted would be distilled, you woul however have to keep it in a glass or plastic container.
Can a mineral be a liquid?
No. A mineral must be solid to be a mineral. For example, liquid water is not a mineral. Frozen water, or ice, is a mineral.
What is a 3-letter word for frozen water?
I-C-E! ICE ice IcE iCe ice!
Does ice melt faster in a room temperature glass or in a frozen glass?
ice melt in the room temperature
Why a glass bottle crack when turned to ice?
kinetic energy becomes larger
How do I open a frozen car door?
Put luke-warm water on it. Boiling water will crack glass.
What is made Pluto from?
it is made up of frozen gases which becomes ice
How can you get over a frozen lake if walking on it is too dangerous?
it is dangerous because the ice can crack u dope
How does ice wedging break ice?
Ice naturally makes cracks when it is frozen. Not large cracks, but cracks. Water seeps in through these cracks and freezes them. The crack expands due to the frozen water, or new ice. The cycle continues over and over again until the piece of ice finally breaks.
If A rock with a crack has frozen water in the crack the water melts what is this an example of?
If the crack has enlarged as a result of the freezing water, it is an example of a type of physical weathering known as ice wedging.
What would happen if you where to put ice cream in a glass cup and then put it in the freezer would it crack?
Highly unlikely.
What is colder melting ice or frozen ice?
Frozen ice
A glass full of water contain ice cubes floating in it .What will happen to the water level when ice melts?
When the ice melts the water level will rise. The water level will increase because Ice is frozen water and when the ice melts, it turns to water, which means more water will be added to the glass.
Would crystal stemware break if stored below freezing?
A lot of glass does indeed crack and break when frozen. My suggestion is to play it safe and not store it in the freezer.
Why do sealed bottles of soft drink crack in the freezer?
The reason that softdrinks, or any drink that is frozen while in a sealed container breaks is because ice expands when it freezes. If there is enough water in the container it will try to expand, and if the container can not take to pressure that it creates it will break
