The property of water due to which it works as a temperature stabilizer and hence protect living organisms from sudden thermal changes is?
Correct answer: C. High specific heat capacity
- A. Dipole nature
- B. High specific heat of vaporization
- C. High specific heat capacity
- D. Its liquid state
Explanation
Due to high specific heat capacity, water does not heat up easily and does not loose heat easily, as a result the temperature remains constant and the organisms don't have to undergo changes.
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Water supports life through its polarity, hydrogen bonding and ability to dissolve ionic and polar substances. Its high specific heat, heat of vaporization, cohesion, adhesion and incompressibility help regulate temperature, transport materials and maintain structure, while hydrolysis and osmosis depend directly on water.
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