Question

Which of the following properties of water would be most important in protecting a fish in a shallow pond on a hot summer day?

the low density of water in the solid phase
water’s strong forces of adhesion
water’s strong forces of cohesion
water’s solvent properties

Answer 1

The property of water which would be most important in protecting a fish in a shallow pond on a hot summer day are C. water's strong forces of cohesion.
A is incorrect because water is not solid during summer. D is also incorrect because solvency refers to it being able to dissolve. Adhesion has to do with water being attracted to other substances, so B is also incorrect.