Several chemical properties make water uniquely suited for its role as a central "molecule of life." Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Hydrogen bonding leads to high cohesiveness between water molecules.
B. Water resists temperature changes.
C. Water is always polar.
D. The structure of a water molecule is stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
E. Water is a good solvent of polar molecules and ions.
Answer D
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