The density of the solid phase of a substance is 0.90 g/cm³ and the density of the liquid phase is 1.0 g/cm³.A large increase in pressure will A)lower the freezing point B)raise the freezing point C)lower the boiling point D)raise the triple point E)lower the triple point

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When the solid phase is less dense than the liquid phase, increasing pressure favors the denser phase, which is the liquid. This results in a lowering of the freezing point.

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