Question
Why is the “melting point” and “freezing point” of water the same temperature (0° Celsius)?
Is this always true with any material?
make it really short and simple
Is this always true with any material?
make it really short and simple
Answers
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The melting point and freezing point of water are both 0° Celsius because they are the same phase change, just in reverse: melting is solid to liquid, while freezing is liquid to solid.
This is generally true for most pure substances, but not all. Some materials can have different temperatures for melting and freezing due to factors like impurities or pressure.
This is generally true for most pure substances, but not all. Some materials can have different temperatures for melting and freezing due to factors like impurities or pressure.