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Explain anomalous expansion of water

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The density of water increases from `0^(@)` C to `4^(@)C` and thereafter decreases with increase of temperature.
This behavior of water from `0^(@)C` to `4^(@)C` is known as anomalous expansion of water
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Knowledge Check

  • In anomalous expansion of water at what temperature, the density of water is maximum ?

    A
    `4^(@)C`
    B
    `lt 4^(@)C`
    C
    `gt 4^(@)C`
    D
    `10^(@)C`

  • In anomalous expansion of water, at what temperature, the density of water is maximum ?

    A
    `4^(@)C`
    B
    `lt4^(@)C`
    C
    `gt4^(@)C`
    D
    `10^(@)C`

  • In anomalous expansion of water, at what temperature, the density of water is maximum ?

    A
    `4^(@)C`
    B
    `lt 4^(@)C`
    C
    `gt 4^(@)C`
    D
    `10^(@)C`

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