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The melting point of most of the solid s...

The melting point of most of the solid substances increases with an increase of pressure acting on them . However , ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point when the pressure increases . This is because :

A

Ice is less dense than water

B

Pressure generate heat

C

The chemical bonds break under pressure

D

Ice is not a true solid

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D
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