CAMPBELL BIOLOGY IN FOCUS (LL)-W/MOD.MA
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Chapter 2, Problem 13TYU
FOCUS ON ORGANIZATION
Several emergent properties of water contribute to the suitability of the environment for life. In a short essay (100-150 words), describe how the ability of water to function as a versatile solvent arises from the structure of water molecules.
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CAMPBELL BIOLOGY IN FOCUS (LL)-W/MOD.MA
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