What are two real life examples of expansion in solids?
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Apr 30, 2017
Water
Explanation:
Water, being one of the only substances found here on Earth that can exist in the three natural states from normal pressure, freezes and boils at relatively normal/sustainable temperatures that can be achieved in a normal environment.
When water freezes, it's particles contract (when being frozen), and then slightly expand
However, when water is boiled, it's particles expand quickly depending on the temperature.
Diagram: Liquid molecular structure
Diagram: Ice molecular structure
Diagram: Gas molecular structure
Diagram: Various molecular states
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