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States of Matter: Phase diagram MCQ

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Phase diagramHardQuestion 22043

Question

The slope of solid-liquid line for water is unusual because ice is:

  1. A
    Less dense than liquid water
    Correct
  2. B
    More dense than water
  3. C
    Not hydrogen bonded
  4. D
    A gas-like solid

Correct answer

Less dense than liquid water

Explanation

So increasing pressure lowers the melting point slightly.

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