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To: xp38

H2O is unique in that it expands in volume when both heated and frozen. Ice floats because it is less dense than water as a result of the expansion. By boiling the water first, it becomes primed to state-change into ice even more quickly. H2O is a crazy unique molecule.


24 posted on 02/12/2019 6:23:32 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: so_real

Ok thanks to you and other posts for the education.


50 posted on 02/13/2019 3:46:20 AM PST by xp38
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