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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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