Water that is heated from 1°C to 3°C will _______; water that is heated from 6°C to 10°C will _______.
A) expand; expand
B) expand; contract
C) maintain the same volume; expand
D) contract; expand
E) contract; contract

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Water undergoes anomalous expansion, meaning that as it is heated from 1°C to 3°C, it will contract in volume. Conversely, as it is heated from 6°C to 10°C, it will expand in volume. Therefore, the correct choice is D) contract; expand.

Water That Is Heated from 1°C to 3°C Will _______;