Q.

The melting point of most of the solid substances increases with an increase in pressure. However ice melts at a temperature lower than it’s usual melting points when pressure is increased. This is because

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a

Ice is less denser than H2O

b

Pressure generates heats

c

The chemical bonds break under pressure

d

Ice is not a true solid

answer is A.

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Ice occupies more volume than liquid water.
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The melting point of most of the solid substances increases with an increase in pressure. However ice melts at a temperature lower than it’s usual melting points when pressure is increased. This is because