Practice mode Liquids

At what temperature does liquid water have its maximum density?

Correct answer D. 4 °C

Explanation

Water contracts on cooling down to 4 °C, where its density is highest at about 1.000 g cm⁻³. Below 4 °C hydrogen bonded open clusters form and the water expands.

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