Q. When ice melts, its volume:

A
Increases
B
Decreases
C
Remains the same
D
First decreases then increase
Solution:

When ice melts, it’s volume should increase but due to abnormal properties, it actually decreases. This happens up to 4 degree centigrade. The reason behind this is the cohesive forces. As temperature of water increases its cohesive forces gets stronger, so volume decreases.

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