Capillary action - moves water in narrow tubes against the force of gravity 4. Surface tension - resists breaking of water surface E. Stabilizes Temperatures 1. High Specific Heat - the amount of energy to raise the temperature of water is very high 2. Calorie - Amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1gram of water 1 degree C. 3. Energy is required to break the hydrogen bonds in water 4.
Oceans help maintain stable temperatures on Earth.
High water content of organisms helps maintain constant internal temperatures. Acids and Bases A. Ionization 1. atoms separate to form ions 2. Water - 3. Ionization Constant of Water 4. Minimize changes in pH 2.