The melting points of most of the solid ...

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

A

ice is less dense than water

B

it generates heat

C

chemical bonds break under pressure

D

none

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The correct Answer is:

A

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