Correct Option
Water exhibits an anomalous expansion property when heated from 0°C to 4°C. In this temperature range, unlike most liquids, its volume decreases, and consequently, its density increases. This phenomenon is attributed to the unique structure of water molecules and the breaking of hydrogen bonds as temperature rises from 0°C, leading to a more compact arrangement of molecules.
Beyond 4°C, as the temperature increases from 4°C to 10°C, water behaves like a typical liquid, expanding in volume with rising temperature.
Therefore, when heated from 0°C to 10°C, the volume of water first decreases (from 0°C to 4°C) and then subsequently increases (from 4°C to 10°C).
Incorrect Options
Option (a) is incorrect because the volume of water does not continuously increase throughout the entire 0°C to 10°C range. It first contracts.
Option (b) is incorrect because while the volume does decrease initially, this decrease is limited to the 0°C to 4°C range. After 4°C, the volume begins to increase.
Option (c) is incorrect as water undergoes significant volume changes when heated from 0°C to 10°C due to its anomalous expansion and subsequent normal expansion, thus its volume does not remain constant.