Anomalous Properties of Water

• Highest heat of fusion (33 J/g) except for NH3

• Highest heat of vaporization (2250 J/g) of all substances

  • important in heat and water transfer within the atmosphere

• Highest dielectric constant of almost all liquids (80 @ 20oC)

  • able to keep ions separated in solution

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