Question

Complete the following sentences:

(a) When ice melts, its volume _____

(b) Decrease in pressure over ice ____ its melting point.

(c) Increase in pressure _____ the boiling point of water.

(d)A pressure cooker is based on the principle that boiling point of water increases with the _____

(e) The boiling point of water is defined as _____

Answer 1

(a) When ice melts, its volume decreases.

(b) Decrease in pressure over ice increases its melting point.

(c) Increase in pressure increases the boiling point of water.

(d)A pressure cooker is based on the principle that boiling point of water increases with the increase in pressure.

(e) The boiling point of water is defined as the constant temperature at which water changes to steam.