Which Property of Water Has Had the MOST Profound Consequence

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which property of water has had the MOST profound consequence for aquatic organisms?

• A) Water has a high specific heat.
• B) Water has a high heat of vaporization.
• C) Due to hydrogen bonding, solid water is less dense than liquid water.
• D) Water has a high melting point.
• E) Nonpolar molecules are poorly soluble in water.

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