8. What are the main water
properties that make water
special for life?

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The water properties that make water
biologically important are molecular
polarity, thermal stability (elevated
specific heat), and
points that allow water to be in
most environments, acid-base
neutrality, small size and low
chemical reactivity. (Compared to other
substances, like ethanol or hydrogen
sulfide.)