Glass is sometimes called a supercooled liquid. Why do you think this is so?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking why glass is sometimes referred to as a supercooled liquid, prompting an explanation based on its properties.
Answer
Glass is called a supercooled liquid due to its amorphous structure, resembling a liquid.
Glass is sometimes called a supercooled liquid because it has an amorphous, disordered molecular structure like liquids, despite being solid at room temperature. This leads to the misconception that it's a liquid that's been supercooled.
Answer for screen readers
Glass is sometimes called a supercooled liquid because it has an amorphous, disordered molecular structure like liquids, despite being solid at room temperature. This leads to the misconception that it's a liquid that's been supercooled.
More Information
Glass actually behaves more like an amorphous solid, but due to its high viscosity and lack of crystalline structure, it was historically misinterpreted as a supercooled liquid.
Tips
It's important not to confuse the high viscosity and amorphous nature of glass with a liquid state. Glass doesn't flow over time like a liquid would.
Sources
- Fact or Fiction?: Glass Is a (Supercooled) Liquid | Scientific American - scientificamerican.com
- Glass is considered as super cooled liquid - krayonnz.com
- Why Glass is called Supercooled Liquid | BYJU'S Sticky Science - youtube.com
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