Which of the Following Characteristics of Water Is Most Responsible

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of water is most responsible for the sinking of the Titanic?

• A) Water is liquid at room temperature.
• B) Water has a high heat of vaporization.
• C) The temperature of liquid water rises and falls slowly.
• D) Frozen water is less dense than liquid water.
• E) Water molecules are cohesive.

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