NEET2016ChemistryHydrogenActual
The melting point of solid substances is directly proportional to pressure acting on them. However, ice-melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because
Options
- Aice is not a true solid
- Bthe bonds break under pressure
- Cice is loss denser than water
- Dpressure generates heat
Correct answer
C. ice is loss denser than water
Step-by-step solution
Ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point because ice is less denser than water.