Question

Briefly explain how does the increase in pressure affect the melting point of ice?

Answer 1

1. The melting point is the definite temperature at which a solid starts melting into liquid.
2. An increase in pressure decreases the melting point of ice.
3. Because as pressure increases, volume decreases. The volume of water is less than ice.
4. So, the melting point of ice decreases when pressure increases.