Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? - Page 2

erl2589 · 09-07-2003, 11:01 PM

I've heard two schools of thought on the subject. In 1st grade my teacher told us the hot water would freeze first, I came home and shared my new found knowage with my father who disagreed! He therorized the hot water would turn in to cold water before/on it's way to freezing.

I don't remember what I had for breakfast but I remeber that!

Hethj7 · 09-08-2003, 06:20 PM

Thanks Dave! Glad that linked gave you some info you were looking for.

Depending upon the conditions, both schools of though can be right.

95mustanggt · 09-09-2003, 09:27 AM

Try this:

Fill a container (or ice cube tray) with hot and cold water. When all is said and done, the ice cube made with hot water will be smaller. The hot water evaporates in the freezer.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 09-10-2003, 08:16 AM

ok, one of the articles on that page that was linked brought another question to my mind.
Wht is it that bubbles always go toward the surface in a carbonated drink, including beer, except Guiness. (the bubbles drop in Guiness)

J

1969Mach1 · 09-10-2003, 08:35 AM

I tried this awhile back, and cold water freezes.

If you want another puzzle... why when you mix 50ml of alcohol, and 50ml of water does it not equal 100ml?

-Sam.

RBatson · 09-19-2003, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by KiltedBanshees93GT
ok, one of the articles on that page that was linked brought another question to my mind.
Wht is it that bubbles always go toward the surface in a carbonated drink, including beer, except Guiness. (the bubbles drop in Guiness)

J

Interesting, I don't drink dark beer so I'm unfamiliar with this but had to do a search... basically the larger bubbles rise faster than the smaller ones, displacing liquid(beer) which causes the smaller (lighter) bubbles to be sucked beneath.

http://www.fluent.com/about/news/pr/pr5.pdf

RBatson · 09-19-2003, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by 95mustanggt
Try this:

Fill a container (or ice cube tray) with hot and cold water. When all is said and done, the ice cube made with hot water will be smaller. The hot water evaporates in the freezer.

Actually I remembered doing this when I was younger and seeing how small the cubes where with hot water decided to use cold water there after.. not only that but the hot water left some kind of residue in the tray.

I also felt stupid the same day I made the post about water evaporating at different temps, when I began to think about fog and the smoke on the water. Having been raised on the water this should have been an automatic response for me..

RBatson · 09-19-2003, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1969Mach1
I tried this awhile back, and cold water freezes.

If you want another puzzle... why when you mix 50ml of alcohol, and 50ml of water does it not equal 100ml?

-Sam.

I probably should know this but its been many years since I was in college... Without researching it, I'd bet it weighs the same. It probably has a chemical reation/molecular bond.

09-07-2003, 11:01 PM	#21
erl2589 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Yucaipa, CA, USA Posts: 146	I've heard two schools of thought on the subject. In 1st grade my teacher told us the hot water would freeze first, I came home and shared my new found knowage with my father who disagreed! He therorized the hot water would turn in to cold water before/on it's way to freezing. I don't remember what I had for breakfast but I remeber that! __________________ 90LX 5.0 5 speed. 3.55's, pulleys, exaust...13.96@98mph at at Pomona. 220rwhp 281tq. BBK springs, Koni Red's.

09-08-2003, 06:20 PM	#22
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Thanks Dave! Glad that linked gave you some info you were looking for. Depending upon the conditions, both schools of though can be right. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

09-09-2003, 09:27 AM	#23
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Try this: Fill a container (or ice cube tray) with hot and cold water. When all is said and done, the ice cube made with hot water will be smaller. The hot water evaporates in the freezer. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

09-10-2003, 08:16 AM	#24
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Another imponderable? ok, one of the articles on that page that was linked brought another question to my mind. Wht is it that bubbles always go toward the surface in a carbonated drink, including beer, except Guiness. (the bubbles drop in Guiness) J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

09-10-2003, 08:35 AM	#25
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I tried this awhile back, and cold water freezes. If you want another puzzle... why when you mix 50ml of alcohol, and 50ml of water does it not equal 100ml? -Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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