When water is heated from 0°C to 10°C. Its volume:
✓ Correct answer: d) first decreases and then increases
ExplanationWhen water is heated from to, it exhibits an unusual behavior due to the anomalous expansion of water.Between 0°C and 4°C, water contracts, meaning its volume decreases as the temperature increases.At 4°C, water reaches its minimum volume (maximum density).Above 4°C the water starts expanding which means its volume increases as the temperature increases further.This behavior is quite unique to water and is crucial for the survival of aquatic life in cold climates.249
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