When pressure is increased, the melting point of ice -
2022
When pressure is increased, the melting point of ice -
- 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.