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Author Question: Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water (Read 913 times)

Hawke

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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


coco

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Reply #1 on: May 29, 2013
The answer I found is D. Let me know if you need more help!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 10, 2013
Thanks! It was right :D


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