Question
When matter other than water cools, it:
expands
contracts
remains the same
expands
contracts
remains the same
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contracts
When most substances are cooled their particles lose kinetic energy and move closer together, so volume decreases. (Water is an exception near 0–4 °C, where it expands as it cools.)
When most substances are cooled their particles lose kinetic energy and move closer together, so volume decreases. (Water is an exception near 0–4 °C, where it expands as it cools.)
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