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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Liquid water is denser than ice because
Options
A When ice melts there is an increase in the amount of molecules
B The volume of the liquid increases when it freezes
Correct Answer
C Liquid water molecules have more mass than ice molecules
D A chemical change occurs as ice melts that causes the mass of the water to increase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water expands when it freezes, so ice has a larger volume for the same mass, making it less dense.

Hint

Think about the volume change during freezing.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 115 of 1250
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