Which one of the following statements explains why it is difficult to measure the coefficient of volume expansion for a liquid?
A)Liquids are more compact than solids.
B)Liquids are more compact than gases.
C)Liquids tend to expand more slowly than solids.
D)The liquid will lose heat to the containing vessel.
E)The volume of the containing vessel will also increase.

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The volume of the containing vessel will also increase with temperature, making it difficult to isolate the expansion of the liquid itself.

Which One of the Following Statements Explains Why It Is