2. Which of the following properties of water would be most important in protecting a fish in a shallow pond on a hot summer day? (1 point)
the low density of water in the solid phase
water’s strong forces of adhesion
water’s strong forces of cohesion
water’s solvent properties

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2.   Which of the following properties of water would be most important in protecting a fish in a shallow pond on a hot summer day?  (1 point)
the low density of water in the solid phase
water’s strong forces of adhesion
water’s strong forces of cohesion
water’s solvent properties

hugsnotughs · Answer

Good Morning.

Okay.  A is wrong because water is not solid in the summer.  So I know it definitely isn't B.  Adhesion is, for example, when water beads up on a surface.  So it can't be B.  I don't think it can be D because solvent would be something like dissolving..

I think it would be C because I think maybe cohesion would probably prevent water form evaporating so quickly.  I am not sure, but I do think it is the best answer.