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When pressure is applied on the system, ice ↔ water, then_________________?

Correct answer: C. More water will be formed

  • A. Equilibrium cannot be established
  • B. More ice will be formed
  • C. More water will be formed
  • D. Evaporation of water will take place

Explanation

Ice occupies more volume than the same mass of water, so increasing pressure favors the lower-volume phase, water. Therefore, additional melting occurs.

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