Why is water an extraordinary substance?

Chemistry In Focus
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Why is water an extraordinary substance?
Water has a low molar mass yet it is a liquid at room temperature.
Water is the main solvent within living organisms.
Water has an exceptionally high specific heat capacity.
Water has strong hydrogen bonding.
All of the above.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 12 Why is water an extraordinary substance? Water has a low molar mass yet it is a liquid at room temperature. Water is the main solvent within living organisms. Water has an exceptionally high specific heat capacity. Water has strong hydrogen bonding. All of the above.
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