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(a) 6.49 × 10-34 J ? s (b) 6.35 eV

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(C) 71 MPa
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Which of the following is an advantage that liquid water has as a biological solvent compared to other alternatives?

A) when it freezes it becomes less dense B) it is a liquid over a wide temperature range and remains liquid at higher temperatures C) it is able to dissolve many things D) all of these are advantages

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