In Winter,freezing Water Can Break Pipes and Even Crack Engine

question 121

Multiple Choice

In winter,freezing water can break pipes and even crack engine blocks.Why does this happen?

• A)water expands in volume as it freezes in response to hydrogen bonding.
• B)ice is denser than water.
• C)water contracts as it cools and freezes.
• D)it occurs because of the latent heat of fusion.
• E)water deposits material as it freezes.

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