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The density of water is maximum at _______.


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  1. Most substances expand on heating and contract on cooling.
  2. Water however behaves differently when cooled below 4°C.
  3. When hot water is cooled it contracts till 4°C.
  4. But when cooled further it starts expanding and its density starts decreasing.

Thus, the density of water is maximum at 4°C.


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