BIOCHEMISTRY
PROPERTIES OF WATER
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an acid.
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versatile solvent.
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high heat capacity.
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buffer.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon? Water has a high heat capacity.
Detailed explanation-2: -To summarize, large bodies of water tend to moderate the temperature of nearby land due to the high heat capacity of water. This high heat capacity results from both the higher specific heat of water and the mixing of heat throughout a greater depth over oceans.
Detailed explanation-3: -What property of water explains why large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature? Water has a high specific heat capacity, so it takes a lot of energy to increase its temperature.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The only true statement is: c. Water dissolves polar and ionic substances.
Detailed explanation-5: -The high specific heat of water also helps regulate the rate at which air changes temperature, which is why the temperature change between seasons is gradual rather than sudden, especially near the oceans.