What will happen to the density of a substance if it contracts when it freezes?

1. density will decrease

2. density will increase

3. density will remain the same

4. change in density cannot be predicted

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Nikolai Ruiz

Chemistry

10 March, 17:41

What will happen to the density of a substance if it contracts when it freezes?

1. density will decrease

2. density will increase

3. density will remain the same

4. change in density cannot be predicted

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Kendall Terry · Answer 1

2 I am pretty sure of b/c water is basically the opposite of most liquids such as it gets larger when it freezes when most liquids get smaller b/c the molecules move slower and get closer together so 2

What will happen to the density of a substance if it contracts when it freezes?1. density will decrease2. density will increase3. density will remain the same4. change in density cannot be predicted

What will happen to the density of a substance if it contracts when it freezes?

1. density will decrease

2. density will increase

3. density will remain the same

4. change in density cannot be predicted