The bulk modulus of water is B = 2.2 x 109 N/m2. What change in pressure ΔP (in atmospheres) is required to keep water from expanding when it is heated from 10.9 °C to 40.0 °C?

A change of 160.819 atmospheres is required to keep water from expanding when it is heated from 10.9 °C to 40.0 °C.

Explanation:

The bulk modulus of water (), in newtons per square meters, can be estimated by means of the following model:

(1)

Where:

- Water density at 10.9 °C, in kilograms per cubic meter.

- Water density at 40 °C, in kilograms per cubic meter.

- Pressure change, in pascals.

If we know that , and , then the bulk modulus of water is:

A change of 160.819 atmospheres is required to keep water from expanding when it is heated from 10.9 °C to 40.0 °C.

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