water Flashcards
1
Q
why is it beneficial that water has a high specific heat capacity?
A
minimise temperature fluctuations in living things
2
Q
why is it beneficial that water has a high latent heat of vaporisation?
A
evaporation of water provides a cooling effect
3
Q
why is it good for water to have a strong cohesion
A
water molecules can be transported in a tube like way
