Which of the following is NOT a special property of water?

a. Water converts from a liquid to a gas quickly and over a narrow range of temperatures.
b. Water molecules tend to stick together, which can result in surface tension.
c. Water can absorb significant amounts of heat energy without changing temperature.
d. Water is an excellent solvent.


Answer: a

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