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Water changes density with changing temperature. At what temperature in Celsius does water have its smallest density value?

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Answer:

The person above, your answer is wrong. It is actually 0 degrees, not 4.

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When I used your answer, I got it wrong. Oh, the mockery, the pain, the sorrow...

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Water has its maximum density at 4 degree C. If you cool or heat water from 4degree C, the density will decrease. Minimum density will be at 0 C if you are cooling it from 4 C. Minimum density will be at 100 C if you are heating it.
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