World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 14, Problem 13A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Implications of the fact that water expands on freezing has to be discussed.

Concept introduction: The measure of mass per unit volume of a substance is called as density. Density is given by the formula,

  Density=MassVolume

The density of solids is higher than liquids and gases because the molecules in solids are tightly/closely packed.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 13A

The expansion of water upon freezing is important for aquatic life.

The expansion of water on freezing also causes pipes to burst and contribute to potholes in the road.

Explanation of Solution

In the process of freezing, water molecules lose energy and do not vibrate. This leads to formation of more stable hydrogen bonds between molecules, as there is less amount of energy of break the bond. Thus, water expands on freezing.

The volume of water expands when it freezes. It could otherwise be said as one gram of ice at 0oC will have greater volume than one gram of liquid water at 0oC. This is a significant implication. For example, in a confined space water could break its container when it freezes and expands. This causes the bursting of water pipes and engine blocks, which are unprotected in freezing weather.

The lower density of ice than density of liquid water makes it float on the surface of liquid water. Because, the ice expands on freezing, it occupies more space than water and serves as an insulation layer, which helps to prevent lakes and rivers from freezing solid in the winter. This signifies that aquatic life continues to have water in liquid state throughout the winter.

Conclusion

The expansion of water upon freezing is important for aquatic life.

The expansion of water on freezing also causes pipes to burst and contribute to potholes in the road.

Chapter 14 Solutions

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 3RQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 4RQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 5RQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 14.2 - Prob. 7RQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 1RQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 2RQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 3RQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 4RQCh. 14.3 - Prob. 5RQCh. 14 - Prob. 1ACh. 14 - Prob. 2ACh. 14 - Prob. 3ACh. 14 - Prob. 4ACh. 14 - Prob. 5ACh. 14 - Prob. 6ACh. 14 - Prob. 7ACh. 14 - Prob. 8ACh. 14 - Prob. 9ACh. 14 - Prob. 10ACh. 14 - Prob. 11ACh. 14 - Prob. 12ACh. 14 - Prob. 13ACh. 14 - Prob. 14ACh. 14 - Prob. 15ACh. 14 - Prob. 16ACh. 14 - Prob. 17ACh. 14 - Prob. 18ACh. 14 - Prob. 19ACh. 14 - Prob. 20ACh. 14 - Prob. 21ACh. 14 - Prob. 22ACh. 14 - Prob. 23ACh. 14 - Prob. 24ACh. 14 - Prob. 25ACh. 14 - Prob. 26ACh. 14 - Prob. 27ACh. 14 - Prob. 28ACh. 14 - Prob. 29ACh. 14 - Prob. 30ACh. 14 - Prob. 31ACh. 14 - Prob. 32ACh. 14 - Prob. 33ACh. 14 - Prob. 34ACh. 14 - Prob. 35ACh. 14 - Prob. 36ACh. 14 - Prob. 37ACh. 14 - Prob. 38ACh. 14 - Prob. 39ACh. 14 - Prob. 40ACh. 14 - Prob. 41ACh. 14 - Prob. 42ACh. 14 - Prob. 43ACh. 14 - Prob. 44ACh. 14 - Prob. 45ACh. 14 - Prob. 46ACh. 14 - Prob. 47ACh. 14 - Prob. 48ACh. 14 - Prob. 49ACh. 14 - Prob. 50ACh. 14 - Prob. 51ACh. 14 - Prob. 52ACh. 14 - Prob. 53ACh. 14 - Prob. 54ACh. 14 - Prob. 55ACh. 14 - Prob. 56ACh. 14 - Prob. 57ACh. 14 - Prob. 58ACh. 14 - Prob. 59ACh. 14 - Prob. 60ACh. 14 - Prob. 61ACh. 14 - Prob. 62ACh. 14 - Prob. 63ACh. 14 - Prob. 64ACh. 14 - Prob. 1STPCh. 14 - Prob. 2STPCh. 14 - Prob. 3STPCh. 14 - Prob. 4STPCh. 14 - Prob. 5STPCh. 14 - Prob. 6STPCh. 14 - Prob. 7STPCh. 14 - Prob. 8STPCh. 14 - Prob. 9STPCh. 14 - Prob. 10STPCh. 14 - Prob. 11STPCh. 14 - Prob. 12STP
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Chemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781259911156
Author:Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305577213
Author:Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780078021558
Author:Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305079373
Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind...
Chemistry
ISBN:9781118431221
Author:Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:WILEY
Intermolecular Forces and Boiling Points; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08kGgrqaZXA;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY