If mass energy equivalence is taken into account, when water is cooled to form ice, the mass of water should
A
Increase
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B
Remain unchanged
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C
Decrease
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D
First increase then decrease
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Solution
The correct option is B Remain unchanged When water is cooled at 0∘C to form ice then 80 calorie/gm (latent heat) energy is released. Because potential energy of the molecules decreases. Mass will remain constant in the process of freezing of water.