A large iceberg melts at the base, but not at the top, because of the reason that
A. Ice at the base contains impurities which lowers its melting point
B. Due to the high pressure at the base, its melting point reduces
C. The iceberg remains in a warmer condition at the base
D. All of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
We can say by Le Chatelier's principle on increasing the pressure the system will react in an way to minimize the effect( the volume decreases) so, generally substances tend to form solid but in case of water the as the liquid occupies less volume than solid the high pressure tends to form liquid (melting).Related Questions on Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
A. Maxwell's equation
B. Thermodynamic equation of state
C. Equation of state
D. Redlich-Kwong equation of state
Henry's law is closely obeyed by a gas, when its __________ is extremely high.
A. Pressure
B. Solubility
C. Temperature
D. None of these
A. Enthalpy
B. Volume
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
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