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Yes actually, A cup of boiling hot water thrown into very cold air (for example, at −37°C, or −35°F, as shown in the photograph) will almost instantly freeze in midair and create a shower of tiny ice crystals. There are several reasons behind this phenomenon. First, the near-boiling water is already close to becoming steam when it is thrown into the air, which means that the water molecules are much closer to evaporating into the vapor state than they would be if the water were cold. Second, the act of throwing the water into the air causes it to break up into tiny droplets. The water that was contained in the cup (which originally had a relatively small surface exposed to the air) now experiences a tremendous increase in the total surface area exposed to the air. This situation helps to speed up the evaporation process (evaporation is the process of turning from a liquid to a vapor). Finally, very cold air typically has a low humidity level (that is, a low amount of water vapor present). This is yet another factor aiding the transition from liquid water, to water vapor, to ice crystals. At sufficiently low temperatures, this process seems to occur almost instantaneously.
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What temperature does boiling water freeze?
32 degrees Fahrenheit, or 0 degrees Celsius. Because it is currently boiling, you need to cool it down a lot first.
Does salt affect the temperature of water -boiling point - freezing point?
i would opt for the Freezing point. salt decreases the freezing point of water. so if water would normally freeze at 0C, saltwater would freeze at -3C.
What is a temperature scale based on the freezing and boiling point of water?
freezing water is not good for your body , but boiling water is because , your boiling out all the bad stuff out of the water what i do is boil the water for 4-5 mins , and then , put it in the freezer , and it would be nice and cold : ) #yummy !
How are boiling and freezing points of a sample of water affected when salt is dissolved in the water?
the freezing and boiling points rise significantly- this is why when you boil water in a saucepan, like for pasta, it is advised that you put salt in the water so that the water boils at a higher temperature, thus allowing you to heat the water to a higher temperature. hope this helps
What temperature does water freeze in Celsius?
Zero degrees Celsius. The Celsius temperature scale was defined with zero as the freezing point of water, and 100 as the boiling point of water. (That's for pure fresh water at sea-level atmospheric pressure. Adding impurities to the water will change the freezing and boiling temperatures, and different air pressures will change the boiling temperature of water.)
Can you freeze water at its boiling point?
No, the water's molecules are moving too fast at its boiling point to freeze.
Why doesn't fog freeze in midair when the air temperature is below freezing?
Because the fog would have to be a liquid for it to freeze.
In siaberia can it get so cold you can see your breath freeze into ice in midair?
Yes
Can you freeze swede?
Yes, peel the vegetable and cut into cubes, blanche in boiling water for 3 minutes then freeze
Why does salt dissolve differently in cold water then it does boiling water?
It freeze in cold and disolve in boilng
Why is your water tank steaming?
you need anti freeze. this also stops the water from boiling over (will not allow water to turn to steam when heated or freeze in sub zero temperatures).
Is alaksa really cold?
Yes, it is really cold. I had a friend years ago who was teaching there and she told me she would thrown the mop water out the door and it would freeze in midair.
What 2 things does anti freeze change?
The boiling point AND the freezing point of water.
Does soda juice or water freeze at the same rate?
Yes all liquids freeze at the same temprature, although the boiling rate is affected by impurities.
What temperature does boiling water freeze?
32 degrees Fahrenheit, or 0 degrees Celsius. Because it is currently boiling, you need to cool it down a lot first.
How long does it take for otter pops to freeze?
Well if you put them in a bowl of boiling water for the first 30 min then freeze them, it will take 4 hours
What temperature is the boiling point for antifreeze?
Depends on what kind you have It depends on the anti-freeze to water ratio. Only reference I could find said straight anti-freeze has a boiling point of 370 which I find a little questionable, but possibly correct.
