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Question Between 0° and 4°C, the volume coefficient of expansion for water:
Answer is negative.

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KillGorack	2023-07-03 20:06:39	The volume coefficient of expansion for water between 0°C and 4°C is not constant. Unlike most substances, the volume of water decreases with increasing temperature within this specific temperature range. Water reaches its maximum density at around 4°C. As the temperature decreases from 4°C to 0°C, the volume of water actually expands slightly. This behavior is known as anomalous expansion.