The maximum density of water occurs at a temperature of
A
0°C
B
4°C
C
37°C
D
273°C
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
This is as a result of the Hydrogen bonding in water. Due to the high Kinetic Energy of water, the hydrogen bonds can't hold for too long but from 4^\circC, there's an increase in the hydrogen bonds hence strenghtening it. From the point of production of more hydrogen bonds, the bonding is no longer easily broken. Generally, these and a few factors based on these cause the density of water to be maximum at 4^\circC.
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