The melting point of water decreases with increasing pressure. Which is the best explanation for thi — States of Matter Chemistry Question
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The melting point of water decreases with increasing pressure. Which is the best explanation for this observation?
A.✓ Correct
Liquid water is denser than solid water at 0 °C.
B.
Melting of ice is endothermic at 0 °C.
C.
The vapor pressure of liquid water is lower than the vapor pressure of solid water at 0 °C.
D.
Solid and liquid water cannot coexist at equilibrium at 0 °C at pressures different from 1 atm.
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