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

Question

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

aaronq · Answer

water’s strong forces of cohesion will limit evaporation.