SUMMARY
The density of water reaches its maximum at 3.98°C, and cooling water below 0°C does not increase its density beyond this point. As temperature decreases, the density of water will decrease until it freezes at 0°C, unless pressure is adjusted. The discussion confirms that no temperature below 3.98°C can yield a higher density than at this optimal temperature.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of thermodynamics principles
- Knowledge of water's phase changes
- Familiarity with the concept of density
- Basic grasp of pressure-temperature relationships
NEXT STEPS
- Research the effects of pressure on the freezing point of water
- Explore the thermodynamic properties of water at varying temperatures
- Study the implications of water density in environmental science
- Learn about the behavior of other substances as they approach freezing
USEFUL FOR
Students in environmental science, physicists, and anyone interested in the properties of water and its behavior under temperature changes.