In winter,freezing water can break pipes and even crack engine blocks.Why does this happen?
A)Ice is denser than water.
B)It occurs because of the latent heat of fusion.
C)Water contracts as it cools and freezes.
D)Water expands in volume as it freezes.

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Water molecules expand in volume as they freeze, causing the water to take up more space and exert more pressure. This pressure can cause pipes and engine blocks to crack or break.

In Winter,freezing Water Can Break Pipes and Even Crack Engine