High heat of vaporization Hydrophobic exclusion High

Last updated: 9/8/2023

High heat of vaporization Hydrophobic exclusion High solubility of ions and polar molecules Ice is less dense than liquid water High specific heat A wide variety of substances can 1 5 Lakes freeze from the top down 4 5 The temperature of living organisms 2 5 Nonpolar molecules tend to aggregate 5 5 Evaporation of water is often used to 3 5