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

a. the low density of water in the solid phase

b. water’s strong forces of adhesion

c. water’s strong forces of cohesion

d. water’s solvent properties

Option C

Explanation:

Water molecules exhibit hydrogen bonding with surrounding water molecules. These hydrogen bonding results into strong cohesive force due to which the specific heat of water is extremely high. Due to high heat requirement, the water takes long time for getting warm. This property of water is very essential in keeping water cold for a long time and hence protects a fish during a hot summer day.

Hence, option C is correct

thinking it would be physical characteristics