What is the relation between the volume of liquid water and temperature?

In summary, the volume of liquid water is directly proportional to temperature, as described by Charles's Law. This means that as the temperature increases, the volume of liquid water also increases, and vice versa. This is because the molecules in water gain energy and move faster, causing them to take up more space and increase the overall volume of the liquid. However, there is a limit to how much the volume of liquid water can change with temperature, known as the boiling point. Additionally, liquid water has a unique behavior where it reaches its maximum density at a specific temperature, unlike most other substances which follow Charles's Law more closely.
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Werg22
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It's all in the title. I'm looking for a mathematical relationship.
 
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werg,

what sort of relationship and under what circumstances? As stated there's not enuf to help you.
 
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I think you are looking for the formula for thermal expansion.

change in volume=(coefficient of volume expansion)(initial volume)(change in temperature)
 
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1. How does the volume of liquid water change with temperature?

The volume of liquid water is directly proportional to temperature. This means that as the temperature increases, the volume of liquid water also increases. Similarly, as the temperature decreases, the volume of liquid water decreases.

2. What is the relationship between the volume of liquid water and temperature?

The relationship between the volume of liquid water and temperature is described by Charles's Law, which states that at a constant pressure, the volume of a gas (or liquid) is directly proportional to its temperature.

3. Why does the volume of liquid water increase with temperature?

The volume of liquid water increases with temperature because as the temperature increases, the molecules in the water gain energy and move faster, causing them to take up more space and increase the overall volume of the liquid.

4. Is there a limit to how much the volume of liquid water can change with temperature?

Yes, there is a limit to how much the volume of liquid water can change with temperature. This is known as the boiling point, which is the temperature at which liquid water turns into gas. At this point, the volume of water increases significantly as it turns into steam.

5. How does the behavior of liquid water differ from that of other substances when it comes to volume and temperature?

Liquid water is unique because it has a specific temperature, known as the maximum density point, at which it is most dense. This means that at temperatures above or below this point, the volume of water decreases. This behavior is different from most other substances, as they typically follow Charles's Law more closely.

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