Question

The molecules of water, ice and steam are the same. Do you agree? Give a reason for your answer. a​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Yes, steam, ice and water are formed of the same molecules. ... These three substances represent three physical states of water, but the basic composition of all these substances is same.

Answer 2

Yes, I agree that molecules of water, ice and steam are same!

Explanation:

Let us suppose you have a container filled with water. Now, consider the following things:

1. The container of water has water molecules, which are basically $H_{2}O$ molecules.

2. If we take this container of water and boil it, we will observe that a hot gas is getting released as it starts boiling.

3. Again, if we take water from this container and put it in a freezer, then we will observe that solid ice has been formed.

So, we can come to the following conclusions:

• The water in the container has $H_{2} O$ molecules.
• On boiling, this water gets converted into water vapour or steam.
• On freezing, this water gets converted to ice.
• Hence, we can say that the same kind of $H_{2} O$ molecules are present in water, ice and steam.
• Therefore, we conclude that ice, water and steam have the same molecules but different state of matter (solid, liquid and gas).