Liquids: Freezing

Freezing

What is freezing?

• Freezing is the process of turning a liquid into a solid

• Freezing occurs when the temperature of a certain substance is lowered below or at the substance's freezing point

• Generally an increase in pressure can also affect the freezing point. When pressure increases the freezing point rises

Examples:

• Water freezes at and below 0 °C while mercury freezes at or below -38.83 °C

What is freezing used for?

• Freezing is commonly used as a method of food preservation. Freezing allows food to remain preserved for long periods of time