Q497
The freezing point of a liquid decreases when the pressure is increased, if the liquid __________ while freezing.
A.
Contracts
AnswerB.
Expands
C.
Does not change in volume
D.
Either A, B or C
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
FROM the P-V-T diagram we can say that if the freezing point decreases with increase in pressure than liquid should contract during freezing.