Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the liquid which expands while freezing?

  1. Liquid Mercury

  2. Water

  3. Liquid nitrogen

  4. Mineral oil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Water is one of the few substances that expands when it freezes. This occurs because the hydrogen bonds form a crystalline hexagonal lattice in ice that is less dense than liquid water. Mercury and oils typically contract when transitioning from liquid to solid.

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