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which of the following properties of water explains its solver
kinetic energy of liquid water molecules
polarity of water molecules
high specific heat
high surface tension
Water is a polar molecule. The polarity of water molecules allows it to interact with a wide variety of substances. Polar water molecules can surround and interact with both polar and ionic substances. The positive end of the water molecule (hydrogen side) can interact with negatively charged ions or polar parts of molecules, and the negative end (oxygen side) can interact with positively charged ions or polar parts of molecules. This ability to interact with different substances makes water a good solvent. Kinetic energy of liquid water molecules is related to movement and temperature - related properties rather than its solvent ability. High specific heat is about water's ability to absorb and release heat without large temperature changes. High surface tension is due to hydrogen bonding at the surface and is not directly related to its solvent property.
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