Campbell Biology: Australian And New Zealand Edition + Mastering Biology With Etext
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ISBN: 9781488687075
Author: Lisa, A. Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 7TYU
In agricultural areas, farmers pay close attention to the weather forecast. Right before a predicted overnight freeze, farmers spray water on crops to protect the plants. Use the properties of water to explain how this method works. Be sure to mention why hydrogen bonds are responsible for this phenomenon.
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