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Why are the 4 properties (cohesive behavior, ability moderate temperatures, expansion upon freezing, + versatility as a solvent) of water important to life? ​
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Why are the 4 properties (cohesive behavior, ability moderate temperatures, expansion upon freezing, + versatility as a solvent) of water important to life? ​

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Water is essential to life because of four important properties: cohesion and adhesion, water's high specific heat, water's ability to expand when frozen, and its ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances.

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