in general, when most types of matter cool, they:?

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in general, when most types of matter cool, they:?

a. expand
b. contract
c. boil
d. melt

which one??

2007-01-24 09:29:57 · 5 answers · asked by illdaretofly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

5 answers

b. contract

2007-01-24 10:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Generally, all matter except water will CONTRACT on cooling.

At increasing temps above and decreasing temps below, 4 degrees Celsius, water (and ice) EXPAND.

(At 4 degrees C, water is at its maximum Density.

2007-01-24 18:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

B. Contract. Final answer.

2007-01-24 17:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

contract, except for water.

2007-01-24 17:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by bebop_groove_bonanza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

contract

2007-01-24 17:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by puckkeeper28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋