High boiling point- hydrogen bonding, useful for organisms with a hydroskeleton, water in bodies
Ice less dense than water, unlike most liquids in the solid state. hydrogen bonds fix the positions of the water molecules further apart, insulating layer on ponds
Cohesive (plants)
Adhesive (capillary action- water rises up narrow tube against gravity)
Coolant- buffers temp changes, for enzymes only active in narrow temp ranges
Stable- provides constant enviro (high SLH vaporisation)
Surface tension of water strong enough to support small insects
water has high density/similar density to living organisms so organisms can float/buoyancy
