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Which of the following is a unique property of water compared to other liquids?

Which of the following is a unique property of water compared to other liquids?
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  • A It is a poor solvent
  • B It does not evaporate
  • C It expands when freezing
  • D It has a low heat capacity
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
One unique property of water is that it expands when it freezes. Most substances contract and become denser when they freeze, but water expands and becomes less dense. This is why ice floats on water.

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