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High Heat Thermal Properties Water Expands Freezes Floating

Water's thermal properties include expanding when it freezes (insulating ice), a high specific heat capacity, and a high heat of vaporization, all due to strong hydrogen bonds.

Water's thermal properties include expanding when it freezes (insulating ice), a high specific heat capacity, and a high heat of vaporization, all due to strong hydrogen bonds.

Front thermal properties of water
Back expands when freezes (floating ice will insulate); high specific heat capacity, high heat of vaporisation, due to strong H bonds 

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