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Why are ice cubes (for example, those you see in the trays in the freezer of a refrigerator) cloudy inside?

   Why are ice cubes (for example, those you see in the trays in the freezer of a refrigerator) cloudy inside?

Chemistry

Julia Burdge 1st Edition

Chapter 13, Problem 135

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07/13/2020

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It contains dissolved gases and tiny suspended particles. \[ \text{Tap Water} \neq \text{Pure Water} \] Show more…

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Key Concepts

Phase Change and Freezing Process

This concept involves the transformation of water from liquid to solid. During this transformation, the molecular structure of water changes, and the organized formation of ice crystals occurs, which often results in the exclusion of impurities and other substances present in the liquid state.

Solubility of Gases

Water normally contains dissolved gases, such as air. When water freezes, the structured formation of ice crystals forces these gases out of the lattice, and they become trapped as tiny bubbles within the ice, affecting its clarity.

Crystal Growth and Nucleation

The process of nucleation and subsequent crystal growth dictates how the ice crystal lattice forms. The dynamics of this formation determine how impurities and air bubbles are incorporated or excluded during freezing, which in turn influences whether the ice appears clear or cloudy.

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