When pressure is increased, the melting point of ice -

2022

Answer: B. decreases — When pressure is increased, the melting point of ice decreases. Ice occupies more volume than liquid water, so pressure favors the denser liquid state and…

A.
increases
B.
decreases
C.
remains unchanged
D.
first decreases, then increases

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Correct answer: B

When pressure is increased, the melting point of ice decreases. Ice occupies more volume than liquid water, so pressure favors the denser liquid state and makes melting easier.

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