1. List three properties scientists should observe or measure for these substances. 2. Explain your choices from #1: how do these properties relate to a substance's importance for life? 3. What results should scientists see for each of these properties if the substance is similar to water? 4. Which substance, methane or methanol, do you think would show the results you predicted in #3?

1. List three properties scientists should observe or measure for these substances. 2. Explain your choices from #1: how do these properties relate to a substance's importance for life? 3. What results should scientists see for each of these properties if the substance is similar to water? 4. Which substance, methane or methanol, do you think would show the results you predicted in #3?

Chemistry for Engineering Students

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337398909

Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Publisher:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Chapter8: Molecules And Materials

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.88PAE

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