AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Water stores heat effectively which helps us to maintain homeostasis. Which property of water is responsible for this?
A
Specific heat capacity
B
Cohesion
C
Adhesion
D
Capillary Action
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hydrogen bonds between water molecules give water the ability to hold heat better than many other substances. As the temperature rises, the hydrogen bonds between water continually break and reform, allowing for the overall temperature to remain stable, although increased energy is added to the system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Furthermore, water has a high specific heat because it takes a lot of energy to raise or lower the temperature of the water. As a result, water plays a very important role in temperature regulation. Since cells are made up of water, this property helps to maintain homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water has a relatively high specific heat, or heat capacity, meaning it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature rises. This trait helps it to stabilize temperature in its surroundings. The water in every cell of the human body act as a buffer against sudden temperature changes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Figure 1. Water has a specific heat capacity of 4.186 J/g°C, meaning that it requires 4.186 J of energy (1 calorie) to heat a gram by one degree. is the change in temperature of the system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water has a high specific heat capacity-it absorbs a lot of heat before it begins to get hot.

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