Which of the following are accurate descriptions of the properties of water? (select all that apply)
A. Water molecules are polar, and thus dissolve other polar or ionic substances.
B. Water molecules are nonadhesive, tending to repel each other forcefully, resulting in a low surface tension. Water molecules are nonadhesive, tending to repel each other forcefully, resulting in a low surface tension.
C. Water shrinks when it crystallizes, and ice is more dense than liquid water.
D. Water's high heat of vaporization makes evaporation an effective way for many organisms to shed excess heat.
Ans: B. Water molecules are nonadhesive, tending to repel each other forcefully, resulting in a low surface tension. Water molecules are nonadhesive, tending to repel each other forcefully, resulting in a low surface tension.
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