The anomalous behavior of water is primarily attributed to its unique hydrogen bonding, which causes water to expand upon freezing and exhibit a maximum density at 4°C. As the temperature decreases, water molecules slow down, leading to increased density until 4°C, after which crystallization occurs, resulting in decreased density and increased volume. This behavior is distinct from most other liquids, which typically contract upon cooling. The discussion also raises questions about the potential for altering the temperature range of this phenomenon.
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ModusPwnd said:
Nooo, supercool it and then shake it! The drink shall turn to Ice cream...Drakkith said:
Enigman said:Well, water is composed of three atoms two hydrogen and one oxygen. So a molecule looks likes this:
-When the temperature decreases the molecules start slowing down.
-This causes the volume to decrease and density to increase until 4°C while its still in liquid state.
-After this the molecules start crystallizing in a cage like structure by hydrogen bonding. Hydrogen bonding is a weak molecular interaction between the oxygen of one molecule and Hydrogen of another.
-In the crystallization process the density decreases and volume increases as the H-bonds push molecules apart to maintain a stable crystal lattice.
-The differences can be seen in this image [left is liquid and right is ice]:
The temperature and pressure relationship of water is given by:
