QUOTE(customer2 @ Nov 20 2010, 01:59 AM)
but the answer given is volume increase , density decrease .. from the times physic
i know why d , when ice > water , temperature increase ... charles law= volume increase , volume is inversely proportional to density
correct, volume increase density decrease
now u have to understand the concept of density. Density is the mass per unit volume. That is how u derive
p= M/V
So now u have ur ice. The particle are closely compacted together. So the amount of particle squeezing together is higher. When it reaches its melting point, the heat supplied is used to break the bonds between H20 molecules. (not the covalent bond of H20 but the intermolecular forces). Now it is a liquid where the particle arrangement is looser than of in solid. Mass is the amount of particle in an object, so it remain constant given the fact that it is not evaporated. So Mass is constant. But the volume increase. This is because of the looser arrangement of H20 particle. So they are more spread out.
For an example, get a few ping pong balls and a cubical. Arrange them in mannerly order like in solid. Measure the length and width. Now spread the balls like the molecule in liquid. U will notice an increase of space used.
In this case, the operation functional of volume is the space used.
Then we look back into density
p=M/V
So when the Mass is a constant, the relationship of P and V is inversely proportional
its like
P=M(1/V) where M is constant.
So as Volume increases, density decreases.
Addons: Yes, charles law is basicly the heat used(temp increase) to break the bonds between molecules causing it to be more spread out. So its volume is higher. So V=kT. When derive k in term of V and T, u will get V/T. To cut thing short, heat increase, volume increase.
This post has been edited by IcyDarling: Nov 20 2010, 08:27 AM