• Question: why is Ice clear and snow white?

    Asked by egray to Werner, Vicky, Nick, Madgie, Carla on 13 Nov 2013.
    • Photo: Werner Muller

      Werner Muller answered on 13 Nov 2013:

      Most likely the surface area makes the difference. Ice has a smooth surface and light goes through. Snow white has a rough surface and a lot of light is reflected.

    • Photo: Marlene Lorgen

      Marlene Lorgen answered on 13 Nov 2013:

      Like Werner said, it is because of how they are formed. Snow has lots of air bubbles which means light is reflected making it white, while ice is smooth.

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