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Title: Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water
Post by: Hawke on May 29, 2013

Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water is most directly responsible for the ability of sweat to lower body temperature?
A) water's change in density when it condenses
B) water's ability to dissolve molecules in the air
C) the release of heat by the formation of hydrogen bonds
D) the absorption of heat by the breaking of hydrogen bonds
E) water's high surface tension

Title: Re: Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water
Post by: coco on May 29, 2013

The answer I found is D. Let me know if you need more help!

Title: Re: Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water
Post by: Hawke on Jun 10, 2013

Thanks! It was right :D