Do most solids expand when cooled?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, substances have the least amount of surface area as a solid, as they are heated they form a liquid and expand, as this is heated it forms a gas and expands more. *Assuming pressure is constant **Water is the only substance to expand as it freezes

Answer 2

No, most solids contract when cooled, as the lower temperature causes the atoms or molecules to move less, leading to a decrease in volume. However, there are exceptions, such as water, which expands when cooled below 4°C before turning into ice.

Answer 3

Though most substances expand, not all expand when heated. This is due to the need of more space for vibration by the atoms or molecules.

Answer 4

Water and Bismuth both have solid forms which occupy a greater volume than they do in their liquid state.

Answer 5

They doesn't expand by cooling (some exceptions exist, as water).

Answer 6

No

Answer 7

no