PhaseShifter said:
- What happens to the density of the water when you heat it?
- What happens to the volume?
Water evaporates when heated because the heat energy increases the water molecules' kinetic energy, causing them to move faster and break away from the liquid phase. As a result, the water molecules escape into the air as water vapor.
When water is heated, the molecules move faster and take up more space, causing the water to expand. This expansion results in an increase in volume, which is why water can boil over when heated.
Yes, heating water does make it lose weight. This is because when water is heated, some of it evaporates as water vapor, reducing the overall mass of the water. However, the amount of weight lost is negligible for most practical purposes.
Yes, water can be lost during heating even if it doesn't reach boiling point. This is because the heat energy causes the water molecules to move faster, and some of them can still escape into the air as water vapor, even if the water is not boiling.
Yes, the type of container used can affect the amount of water lost during heating. For example, a container with a wider opening will allow for more water vapor to escape compared to a container with a narrow opening. Additionally, the material of the container can also affect the rate of evaporation and thus impact the amount of water lost.