Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 76
Question: The freezing point of the liquid decreases when pressure is increased, if the liquid [DCE 1995]
Options:
A) Expands while freezing
B) Contracts while freezing
C) Does not change in volume while freezing
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Freezing point of water decreases when pressure increases, because water expands on solidification while -except water- for other liquid freezing point increases with increase in pressure.
Since the liquid in question is water.
Hence, it expands on freezing.
