Water is held in a container which is heated from 0∘C to 10∘C. Its volume
A
increases for the full given range from 0∘C to 10∘C
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B
decreases up to 4∘C, then increases
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C
increases up to 4∘C, then decreases
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D
decreases for the full range (from 0∘C to 10∘C)
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Solution
The correct option is B decreases up to 4∘C, then increases This is a property shown due to anomalous behavior of water b/w 0o C to 4oC. Normally substances expand on heating . But water does just the opposite in the given range of temperature.