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The melting points of most of the solid substances increases with an increase of pressure acting on them. However, ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because:

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Tritium is an isotope of:
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Which one of the following heavy water is used in a nuclear reactor?
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Which of the following statements about hydrogen is/are correct?

I. Hydrogen has three isotopes of which protium is the most common.

II. Hydrogen ion H+ exists freely in solution.

III. Dihydrogen H2, acts as a reducing agent.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Zinc gives hydrogen gas with sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid but not with nitric acid:
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Which chemical was an important symbol in our struggle for freedom?
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Which one among the following is the chemical formula of gypsum, that is an ingredient of cement?
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Sodium is present in abundant quantities in earth's crust. Why sodium never occurs as free element in nature?
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Consider the following statements.

I. Metals are generally hard.

II. Mercury is hard in nature and is not poisonous.

III. Mercury usually enters human food chain from aquatic animals.

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?