The density of water is maximum at _______.

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Solution

Most substances expand on heating and contract on cooling.
Water however behaves differently when cooled below 4°C.
When hot water is cooled it contracts till 4°C.
But when cooled further it starts expanding and its density starts decreasing.
Thus, the density of water is maximum at 4°C.

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At what temperature is the density of water maximum? Why does water have a maximum density (other liquids do not)?

The density of water is maximum at $4^{\circ} C$ .

Density of water is maximum at :

(a) $0^{\circ} C$ (b) $100^{\circ} C$

State True or False:

The density of water is maximum at $4^{\circ} C$ .

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