Question

Statement: The melting point of all substances decreases with pressure increase.

State whether the given statement is true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Melting point increases with increase in pressure. This is because , due to increased pressure molecules tend to remain in solid state. (This is the basic principle on which liquification of gas works)

Hence, the given statement is $false$.