[A First Review of Water Properties]

14. Why does the evaporation of water have such a cooling effect on cells?

A) As water evaporates, hydrogen bonds must be broken, putting extra heat energy into the surrounding cells.

B) As water evaporates, it temporarily forms ice which helps cool cells down.

C) As water evaporates, hydrogen bonds must be broken, removing extra heat energy from surrounding cells.

D) None of these properties of water help cool cells down.

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