Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about water is not correct?

  1. Water shows capillary action.

  2. Ice is lighter than water.

  3. Water is a very good solvent.

  4. The density of water is maximum at 0oC.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Water has a special association between its molecules, called hydrogen bond, because of which it shows anomalous expansion on cooling from 0oC to 4oC. Hence, the density of water is maximum at 4oC.

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